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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Southampton is to bus which costs £55 - £90 and takes 16h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Southampton is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs £110 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Coach Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Southampton Central via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Essen to Southampton?

The distance between Essen and Southampton is 503 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs £230 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Essen to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Southampton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Southampton train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Southampton?

The best way to get from Essen to Southampton is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs £230 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £90 and takes 16h 22m, you could also fly, which costs £110 - £290 and takes 6h 6m.

Where does the Essen to Southampton bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Essen and Southampton?

Southampton is 1h behind Essen. It is currently 4:56 AM in Essen and 3:56 AM in Southampton.

Where does the Essen to Southampton train arrive?

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

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

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

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Where can I stay near Southampton?

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Essen to Southampton - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 10 ways to get from Essen to Southampton by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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Train
best
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 Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
7h 42m
£233–388
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to London Victoriabus N380 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
16h 22m
£55–86
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Essen to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Southamptoncar
7h 7m
£202–246
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Southampton Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane DUS - SOU
6h 6m
£117–289
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain S2
2. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hallbus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
16h 32m
£72–121
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 Southamptoncar
8h 11m
£115–209
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUS - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus
6h 14m
£75–241
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane DUS - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Barnhamtrain
3. Take the train from Barnham to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 32m
£91–233
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Southampton 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 Southampton Airport (SOU)plane AMS - SOU
6h 22m
£120–352
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln/Bonn Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CGN - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Barnhamtrain
4. Take the train from Barnham to Southampton Centraltrain
7h 39m
£106–239

Essen to Southampton by bus

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Distance: 499.7 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

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You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Southampton Central via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Coach Station via London Victoria in around 16h 22m.

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