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Compare all timetables for the bus from London to Essen

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from London to Essen from various bus operators like FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus for the next days.

today
£117
tomorrow
£68
Monday
£43
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
£62
Friday
£66

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 16h 10m 08:00 London Victoria Coach Station 01:10 Essen Central Station  Economy £117
FlixBus 12h 15m 20:30 London Victoria Coach Station 09:45 Essen Central Station  Economy £130
FlixBus 17h 40m 09:30 London Victoria Coach Station 04:10 Essen Central Station  Economy £147
  • Did you know that if you travel from London to Essen via Bruges (BE), you can save more than £52? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      17h 55m
      0
      20:00
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      04:25
      Bruges (BE)
      Central Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £47
      • Waiting Time 4h 20m
    • FlixBus
      6h 10m
      0
      08:45
      Bruges (BE)
      Central Station
      14:55
      Essen
      Central Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £18
    Travel time is 4h 40m longer, but you will save £52

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
BlaBlaCar Bus 22h 15m 20:30 London Victoria Coach Station 19:45 Essen Central Station  Economy £68
  • Did you know that if you travel from London to Essen via Bruges (BE), you can save more than £16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      17h 55m
      0
      20:00
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      04:25
      Bruges (BE)
      Central Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £34
      • Waiting Time 4h 20m
    • FlixBus
      6h 10m
      0
      08:45
      Bruges (BE)
      Central Station
      14:55
      Essen
      Central Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £18
    Travel Time is 5h 20m shorter, and you will save £16

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 12h 15m 20:30 London Victoria Coach Station 09:45 Essen Central Station  Economy £43
FlixBus 17h 40m 09:30 London Victoria Coach Station 04:10 Essen Central Station  Economy £55
FlixBus 16h 35m 08:00 London Victoria Coach Station 01:35 Essen Central Station  Economy £60
BlaBlaCar Bus 22h 15m 20:30 London Victoria Coach Station 19:45 Essen Central Station  Economy £73

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 12h 15m 20:30 London Victoria Coach Station 09:45 Essen Central Station  Economy £62
FlixBus 17h 40m 09:30 London Victoria Coach Station 04:10 Essen Central Station  Economy £71
FlixBus 16h 35m 08:00 London Victoria Coach Station 01:35 Essen Central Station  Economy £124
  • Did you know that if you travel from London to Essen via Bruges (BE), you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      17h 55m
      0
      20:00
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      04:25
      Bruges (BE)
      Central Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £34
      • Waiting Time 4h 20m
    • FlixBus
      6h 10m
      0
      08:45
      Bruges (BE)
      Central Station
      14:55
      Essen
      Central Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £18
    Travel time is 4h 40m longer, but you will save £10

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
BlaBlaCar Bus 21h 15m 20:30 London Victoria Coach Station 18:45 Essen Central Station  Economy £66
  • Did you know that if you travel from London to Essen via Bruges (BE), you can save more than £14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      17h 55m
      0
      20:00
      London
      Victoria Coach Station
      04:25
      Bruges (BE)
      Central Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £34
      • Waiting Time 4h 20m
    • FlixBus
      6h 10m
      0
      08:45
      Bruges (BE)
      Central Station
      14:55
      Essen
      Central Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £18
    Travel Time is 4h 20m shorter, and you will save £14

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from London to Essen is £43 on 03/08/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between London and Essen

See here how frequent the connections between London and Essen are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily coaches from London to Essen. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between London and Essen.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 6 coaches from London to Essen, while Morning sees the fewest connections between London and Essen, with 6 offers.

Facts about coaches from London to Essen

Compare all providers like FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus that travel 2 times every day by bus from London to Essen in one click! Book your bus ticket from London to Essen starting from £43!

Cheapest Bus £43
Fastest Bus 13h 15m
Earliest Coach 08:00
Latest Coach 20:30
Daily Bus Connections 2 Ø
Distance 494.2 km
Coach Companies FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

Cheapest coach connections from London to Essen

Every day, 2 buses from 2 coach companies leave London for Essen: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/08/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 27/07
Tuesday 28/07
Wednesday 29/07
Thursday 30/07
Friday 31/07
Saturday 01/08
£100
Sunday 02/08
£68
Monday 03/08
£73
Tuesday 04/08
Wednesday 05/08
Thursday 06/08
£62
Friday 07/08
£66
Saturday 08/08
£66
Sunday 09/08
£94
Monday 10/08
£90
Tuesday 11/08
£53
Wednesday 12/08
£117
Thursday 13/08
Friday 14/08
£74
Saturday 15/08
£66
Sunday 16/08
£81
Monday 17/08
£73
Tuesday 18/08
£53
Wednesday 19/08
£66
Thursday 20/08
£68
Friday 21/08
£57
Saturday 22/08
£53
Sunday 23/08

The cheapest time to travel from London to Essen

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from London to Essen, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £43, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from London to Essen. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £68.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from London to Essen, with £43. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £55.

How to save money travelling from London to Essen

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from London to Essen in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from London to Essen, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from London to Essen are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from London to Essen

These are the most booked bus companies between London to Essen from our users.

FlixBus from London to Essen

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route London to Essen:

Cheapest Price £43
Fastest Coach 13h 15m
Earliest Coach 08:00
Last Coach 20:30
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 31/07/2026

All bus stations and stops in London and Essen

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in London and Essen.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from London to Essen? Compare all modes of transports from London to Essen.

Service and Comfort on the bus from London to Essen

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from London to Essen? Or which bus companies serve the route London to Essen? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the London to Essen bus

How much does a London - Essen coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the London - Essen bus trip is available from £43 and takes 13h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from London to Essen?

The connection London to Essen is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £43 to £147. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the London - Essen route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from London to Essen is offered by roughly 2 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Essen from London take?

The quickest coach from London to Essen is provided by FlixBus and takes 13h 15m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £130. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from London to Essen?

The earliest bus to Essen departs from London at 08:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from London to Essen?

The latest bus to Essen departs from London at 20:30. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the London - Essen route?

Passengers looking to travel from London to Essen can travel with FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between London and Essen?

You can check all the direct connections between London and Essen by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Essen from London?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the London Essen bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the London Essen bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from London to Essen on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from London to Essen?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 2 daily trips between London and Essen. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from London to Essen?

Prices and availability for 2 trips between London and Essen change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route London to Essen

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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