What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Scotland?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Scotland is to train and fly which costs £65 - £240 and takes 6h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Scotland?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Scotland is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs £85 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Scotland station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Scotland?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Glasgow Central via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.

How far is it from Essen to Scotland?

The distance between Essen and Scotland is 558 miles.

How do I travel from Essen to Scotland without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Scotland without a car is to train which takes 10h 56m and costs £290 - £550.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Scotland?

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Essen to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Scotland bus from?

Essen to Scotland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Scotland train from?

Essen to Scotland train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Scotland?

The best way to get from Essen to Scotland is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs £85 - £190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £290 - £550 and takes 10h 56m, you could also bus, which costs £85 - £180 and takes 22h 31m.

Where does the Essen to Scotland bus arrive?

Essen to Scotland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Essen and Scotland?

Scotland is 1h behind Essen. It is currently 12:12 AM in Essen and 11:12 PM in Scotland.

Where does the Essen to Scotland train arrive?

Essen to Scotland train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Scotland?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Scotland?

Book your Essen to Scotland bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Scotland?

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Essen to Scotland - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 12 ways to get from Essen to Scotland by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUS - EDI
4h 53m
£86–185
Train, train to Weeze Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Krefeld Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Kevelaer Bahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Weeze Airport (NRN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NRN - EDI
6h 14m
£68–234
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain
10h 56m
£292–547
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to London Victoriabus N380 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
22h 31m
£90–176
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Essen to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Glasgowcar
12h 24m
£282–366
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln/Bonn Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane CGN - EDI
6h 5m
£77–172
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane AMS - EDI
6h 53m
£79–249
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane AMS - GLA
6h 46m
£77–264
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane AMS - ABZ
7h 2m
£113–336
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain
11h 41m
£270–547
Train #2
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
13h 30m
£197–347
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Essen to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Glasgowcar
13h 25m
£190–324

Essen to Scotland by train and foot

30Weekly Services

10h 56mAverage Duration

£292Cheapest Price

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Distance: 554.7 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Scotland?

Eurowings, KLM, and two other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essen Hbf to Glasgow Central via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 10h 56m.

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