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What is the best way to travel from London to Essen?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Flights and Trains to Essen from London. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
14h 35m
£46
£78
3
Train
6h 11m
£178
£185
2
Flight
1h 20m
£24
£134
59

What is the cheapest way to reach Essen from London?

You can reach Essen with just £24 by taking a Flight from Air Bagan, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Tuesday
from £143
Wednesday
from £121
Thursday
from £59
Friday
from £31
Saturday
Sunday
from £29
Monday
from £24

    Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Eurowings
    1h 25m
    0
    12:15
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    14:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £143
  • Eurowings
    1h 25m
    0
    13:55
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    16:20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £160
  • British Airways
    1h 25m
    0
    19:15
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    21:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £368
  • British Airways
    1h 25m
    0
    17:20
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    19:45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £369

    Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Wizz Air
    22h 25m
    0
    08:25
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    07:50
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £121
  • Buzz
    9h 15m
    0
    21:35
    London Stansted Airport
    Stansted Coach Station
    07:50
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Buzz
    Economy
    from £156
  • LC Perú
    12h 35m
    0
    17:30
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    07:05
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £158
  • EasyJet Airline
    16h 25m
    0
    14:25
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    07:50
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £161

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Buzz
    13h 55m
    0
    16:55
    London Stansted Airport
    Stansted Coach Station
    07:50
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Buzz
    Economy
    from £59
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 25m
    0
    13:40
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    16:05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £71
  • LC Perú
    9h 40m
    0
    21:55
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    08:35
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £79
  • LC Perú
    13h 45m
    0
    17:50
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    08:35
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £84
  • Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    17h 25m
    0
    09:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    03:55
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £79
  • FlixBus
    17h 5m
    0
    20:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    14:05
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £115
  • FlixBus
    15h 25m
    0
    22:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    14:55
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £129

    Cheapest Flights Friday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 25m
    0
    06:25
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    08:50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £31
  • Buzz
    9h 5m
    0
    21:05
    London Stansted Airport
    Stansted Coach Station
    07:10
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Buzz
    Economy
    from £71
  • Skyscanner
    12h 15m
    0
    08:45
    London Stansted Airport
    Stansted Coach Station
    22:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £83
  • Ryanair
    7h 45m
    0
    13:05
    London Stansted Airport
    Stansted Coach Station
    21:50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £88
  • Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    16h 25m
    0
    10:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    03:55
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £46
  • FlixBus
    14h 35m
    0
    22:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    14:05
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £71

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Air Bagan
    1h 20m
    0
    12:30
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    14:50
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Air Bagan
    Economy
    from £29
  • Wizz Air
    1h 20m
    0
    12:30
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    14:50
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £32
  • Eurowings
    1h 25m
    0
    08:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    10:30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £61
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 25m
    0
    17:05
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    19:30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £71
  • Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    17h 25m
    0
    09:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    03:55
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £55
  • FlixBus
    15h 25m
    0
    22:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    14:55
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £73
  • FlixBus
    16h 35m
    0
    08:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    01:35
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £81

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Air Bagan
    1h 20m
    0
    12:30
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    14:50
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Air Bagan
    Economy
    from £24
  • Buzz
    5h 55m
    0
    10:45
    London Stansted Airport
    Stansted Coach Station
    17:40
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Buzz
    Economy
    from £77
  • Ryanair
    12h 5m
    0
    20:05
    London Stansted Airport
    Stansted Coach Station
    09:10
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £82
  • LC Perú
    8h 50m
    0
    21:50
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    07:40
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £89
  • Cheapest Buses Monday

  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    22h 45m
    0
    20:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    19:45
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    £57
  • Cheapest Trains Monday

  • Eurostar
    6h 11m
    0
    15:04
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    22:15
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Eurostar
    Economy
    from £178
  • Eurostar
    6h 14m
    0
    13:01
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    20:15
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Eurostar
    Economy
    from £192

What are the fastest trips from London to Essen?

You can get to Essen from London in just 1h 20m with a Flight from Air Bagan. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Tuesday
from 1h 25m
Wednesday
from 9h 15m
Thursday
from 1h 25m
Friday
from 1h 25m
Saturday
Sunday
from 1h 20m
Monday
from 1h 20m

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Eurowings
    1h 25m
    0
    12:15
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    14:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £143
  • Eurowings
    1h 25m
    0
    13:55
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    16:20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £160
  • British Airways
    1h 25m
    0
    19:15
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    21:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £368
  • British Airways
    1h 25m
    0
    17:20
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    19:45
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £369

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Buzz
    9h 15m
    0
    21:35
    London Stansted Airport
    Stansted Coach Station
    07:50
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Buzz
    Economy
    from £156
  • LC Perú
    12h 35m
    0
    17:30
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    07:05
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £158
  • Skyscanner
    15h 45m
    0
    15:15
    London Stansted Airport
    Stansted Coach Station
    08:00
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £172
  • EasyJet Airline
    16h 25m
    0
    14:25
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    07:50
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £161

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 25m
    0
    13:40
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    16:05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £71
  • Eurowings
    1h 25m
    0
    12:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    15:05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £104
  • British Airways
    1h 25m
    0
    10:30
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Terminal 2 & 3
    12:55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £187
  • Ryanair
    7h 20m
    0
    09:40
    London City Airport
    London City Airport
    18:00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £192
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    15h 25m
    0
    22:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    14:55
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £129
  • FlixBus
    17h 5m
    0
    20:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    14:05
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £115
  • FlixBus
    17h 25m
    0
    09:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    03:55
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £79

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 25m
    0
    06:25
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    08:50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £31
  • Eurowings
    1h 25m
    0
    08:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    10:30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £97
  • British Airways
    1h 25m
    0
    20:00
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    22:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £123
  • R Airlines
    5h 55m
    0
    09:35
    London Stansted Airport
    Stansted Coach Station
    16:30
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £93
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    14h 35m
    0
    22:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    14:05
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £71
  • FlixBus
    16h 25m
    0
    10:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    03:55
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £46

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Air Bagan
    1h 20m
    0
    12:30
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    14:50
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Air Bagan
    Economy
    from £29
  • Wizz Air
    1h 20m
    0
    12:30
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    14:50
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £32
  • Eurowings
    1h 25m
    0
    08:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport
    10:30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Airport Terminal
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £61
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 25m
    0
    17:05
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    19:30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £71
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    15h 25m
    0
    22:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    14:55
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £73
  • FlixBus
    16h 35m
    0
    08:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    01:35
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £81
  • FlixBus
    17h 25m
    0
    09:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    03:55
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £55

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Air Bagan
    1h 20m
    0
    12:30
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    14:50
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Air Bagan
    Economy
    from £24
  • Buzz
    5h 55m
    0
    10:45
    London Stansted Airport
    Stansted Coach Station
    17:40
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Buzz
    Economy
    from £77
  • LC Perú
    8h 50m
    0
    21:50
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    07:40
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £89
  • Wizz Air
    9h 15m
    0
    21:40
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    07:55
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £98
  • Fastest Trains Monday

  • Eurostar
    6h 11m
    0
    15:04
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    22:15
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Eurostar
    Economy
    from £178
  • Eurostar
    6h 14m
    0
    13:01
    London
    St Pancras Train Station
    20:15
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    Eurostar
    Economy
    from £192
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    22h 45m
    0
    20:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    19:45
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    £57
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from London to Essen

What are the most popular stations in London and Essen?

In London, you will usually depart from Euston Station, King's Cross St Pancras or Victoria Rail Station, while in Essen you will be arriving at Hafenstr. Bus Stop, Freiheit Bus Stop or Central Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Essen from London? With 9 connections between 3 Bus, Flight and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between London and Essen, you can pay as low as £24 with a Flight from Air Bagan.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Air Bagan: you will get to Essen in just 1h 20m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting London and Essen are FlixBus, Wizz Air and LC Perú, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in London and Essen is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Belsize Park or to Gelsenkirchen, and look at flights from Rochester Airport, and landing at Dusseldorf Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from London to Essen?

The most popular companies between London and Essen, are FlixBus, Wizz Air and LC Perú. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

Train companies: Eurostar

Airlines: Wizz Air, LC Perú, Eurowings and 10 more.

All you need to know when you travel from London to Essen

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from London to Essen. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from London to Essen

How can I reach Essen from London?

Every day, there are on average 9 connections between Bus, Flight and Train, with which you can get to Essen from London.

How far is Essen from London?

The distance between London and Essen is 494.2 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between London and Essen?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 13 kgs of CO2, a train 17 kgs, a car 84 kgs, and a flight 122 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from London to Essen?

You can get to Essen with just £24 by taking a Flight from Air Bagan.

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

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Essen in just 1h 20m with a Flight from Air Bagan.

More routes to London and to Essen

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to London and to Essen. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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