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

The cheapest way to get from London to Essen is to drive and car ferry which costs €70 - €150 and takes 5h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Essen is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €130 - €230.

Is there a direct train between London and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from London to Essen. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Essen via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from London to Essen?

The distance between London and Essen is 446 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €130 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from London to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Essen train from?

London to Essen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Where does the London to Essen train arrive?

London to Essen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Anvers-Central station.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 557+ hotels available in Essen.

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

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

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Train (Eurostar)
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Anvers-Centraltrain Eil
3h 40m
€134–229
Train via Rotterdam
cheapest
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Roosendaaltrain Intercity / ...
4h 53m
€65–193
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Essencar
4h 44m
€196–225
Fly London City Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Roosendaaltrain
4h 16m
€121–361
Train via Brussels (Eurostar)
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Anvers-Centraltrain Thalys
3h 51m
€133–230
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Essencar
5h 52m
€71–147
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Essentrain
4h 56m
€91–311
Fly London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Roosendaaltrain
5h 42m
€118–425
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LHR - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Roosendaaltrain
5h 42m
€103–358
Fly London Stansted Airport to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane STN - EIN
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Bredatrain
3. Take the train from Breda to Roosendaaltrain
6h 19m
€67–228

London to Essen by train (Eurostar)

25Weekly Trains

3h 40mAverage Duration

€134Cheapest Price

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Distance: 445.8 km
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between London, England and Essen, Belgium?

Eurostar operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Anvers-Central 4 times a day. Tickets cost €130–220 and the journey takes 2h 53m.

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