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

The cheapest way to get from Ilkley to Essen is to bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 19h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilkley to Essen is to train and fly which takes 6h 29m and costs €110 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Ilkley and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilkley to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Railway Road and arriving at Essen central train station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Ilkley and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Ilkley to Essen. However, there are services departing from Ilkley and arriving at Essen Hbf via Leeds, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.

How far is it from Ilkley to Essen?

The distance between Ilkley and Essen is 996 km.

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

The best way to get from Ilkley to Essen without a car is to train which takes 9h 43m and costs €260 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 9h 43m to get from Ilkley to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Essen bus from?

Ilkley to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Essen train from?

Ilkley to Essen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.

Train, bus or fly from Ilkley to Essen?

The best way to get from Ilkley to Essen is to train which takes 9h 43m and costs €260 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 19h 54m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €270 and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the Ilkley to Essen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ilkley and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Ilkley. It is currently 10:44 AM in Ilkley and 11:44 AM in Essen.

Where does the Ilkley to Essen train arrive?

Ilkley to Essen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain
9h 43m
€262–453
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoriabus Uk001 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Essen central train stationbus N380 / ...
19h 54m
€70–117
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Ilkley to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essencar
9h 25m
€274–343
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LBA - DUS
6h 33m
€94–267
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 561 / ...
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen Hbftrain S2
20h 40m
€112–228
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ilkley to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Essencar
10h 33m
€148–260
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
6h 29m
€112–252
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
7h 17m
€163–330
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LBA - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
7h 20m
€100–324
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MAN - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 42m
€81–344

Ilkley to Essen by train

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Distance: 996.4 km
Duration: 9h 43m

What companies run services between Ilkley, England and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Ilkley to Essen Hbf via Leeds, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Road to Essen central train station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and London Victoria in around 19h 54m.

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