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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Essen is to bus which costs €65 - €140 and takes 16h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Essen is to bus and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs €90 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Essen central train station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Essen. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

How far is it from Leicester to Essen?

The distance between Leicester and Essen is 831 km.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Essen without a car is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs €240 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Leicester to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Essen bus from?

Leicester to Essen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Essen train from?

Leicester to Essen train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Essen?

The best way to get from Leicester to Essen is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs €240 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €140 and takes 16h 20m.

Where does the Leicester to Essen bus arrive?

Leicester to Essen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Leicester and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Leicester. It is currently 12:22 AM in Leicester and 1:22 AM in Essen.

Where does the Leicester to Essen train arrive?

Leicester to Essen train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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

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There are 10 ways to get from Leicester 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 Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
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
7h 56m
€245–417
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 440 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Essen central train stationbus N380 / ...
16h 20m
€68–135
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Leicester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essencar
7h 37m
€245–302
Bus to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
5h 10m
€91–221
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 440 / ...
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
17h
€88–184
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leicester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Essencar
8h 44m
€121–220
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
5h 34m
€152–395
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
7h 22m
€123–357
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MAN - DUS
6h 41m
€139–286
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Dortmund Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane LTN - DTM
6h 20m
€91–247

Leicester to Essen by train

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7h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 831.5 km
Duration: 7h 56m

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You can take a train from Leicester to Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Essen central train station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 16h 20m.

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