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

The cheapest way to get from London to Ruhr is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 12h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Ruhr is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs €85 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between London and Ruhr?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Ruhr. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Duisburg Goetheplatz via DU- Hbf Westeingang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.

Is there a direct train between London and Ruhr?

No, there is no direct train from London to Ruhr. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Duisburg Karlstr. via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from London to Ruhr?

The distance between London and Ruhr is 658 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Ruhr without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €180 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from London to Ruhr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Ruhr bus from?

London to Ruhr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Ruhr train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from London to Ruhr?

The best way to get from London to Ruhr is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €180 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 12h 48m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €290 and takes 4h 13m.

Where does the London to Ruhr bus arrive?

London to Ruhr bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Duisburg central train station.

What is the time difference between London and Ruhr?

Ruhr is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 8:29 PM in London and 9:29 PM in Ruhr.

Where does the London to Ruhr train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ruhr?

There are 2788+ hotels available in Ruhr.

London to Ruhr - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

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There are 13 ways to get from London to Ruhr by train (Eurostar), bus, 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Duisburg Hbftrain Thalys
5h 51m
€189–319
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Duisburg central train stationbus N1328
12h 48m
€44–70
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ruhrcar
5h 52m
€215–254
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
4h 13m
€86–281
Train via Utrecht
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duisburg Hbftrain Ice
7h 8m
€82–299
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Ruhrcar
6h 59m
€99–187
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LGW - DUS
4h 37m
€80–211
Fly London Stansted Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane STN - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Duisburg Hbftrain
5h 27m
€69–277
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Duisburg Hbftrain
5h 20m
€95–258
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 Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
6h 17m
€136–493
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 Venlotrain
3. Take the train from Venlo to Viersentrain
4. Take the train from Viersen Bahnhof to Duisburg Hbftrain
6h 52m
€69–293
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Dortmund Airport, train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane LTN - DTM
3. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duisburg Hbftrain
6h
€66–238
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 Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain
6h 36m
€143–497

London to Ruhr by train and tram (Eurostar)

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5h 51mAverage Duration

€189Cheapest Price

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Distance: 658 km
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between London, England and Ruhr, Germany?

You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Duisburg Karlstr. via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Duisburg Hbf, and Duisburg Hbf in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Duisburg central train station 3 times a week. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 12h 5m.

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