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

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Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
13h 35m
£51
£75
4
Car
6h 40m
£47
£47
1
Flight
1h 20m
£41
£152
48

What is the cheapest way to reach Essen from London?

You can reach Essen with just £41 by taking a Flight from Jet2.com, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Sunday
from £57
Monday
from £45
Tuesday
from £61
Wednesday
from £54
Thursday
from £52
Friday
from £90
Saturday
from £41

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    17h 25m
    0
    08:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    01:25
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £57
  • FlixBus
    18h 40m
    0
    09:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    04:10
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £74
  • FlixBus
    13h 35m
    0
    23:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    12:35
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £119
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Wizz Air
    23h 25m
    0
    08:30
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    08:55
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £79
  • Air Bagan
    7h 40m
    0
    06:15
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    14:55
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Air Bagan
    Economy
    from £90
  • Jet2.com
    10h 55m
    0
    19:25
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    07:20
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £95
  • EasyJet Airline
    9h 10m
    0
    21:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    07:20
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £104

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Air Bagan
    18h 40m
    0
    11:40
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    07:20
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Air Bagan
    Economy
    from £45
  • Jet2.com
    11h 20m
    0
    19:00
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    07:20
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £50
  • EasyJet Airline
    8h 45m
    0
    21:35
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    07:20
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £51
  • Wizz Air
    10h 35m
    0
    21:20
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    08:55
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £60
  • Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    17h 25m
    0
    08:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    01:25
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £51
  • FlixBus
    18h 40m
    0
    09:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    04:10
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £58
  • FlixBus
    16h 55m
    0
    22:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    14:55
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £58
  • FlixBus
    15h 5m
    0
    21:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    12:35
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £97

    Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Air Bagan
    24h 40m
    0
    06:30
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    08:10
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Air Bagan
    Economy
    from £61
  • Wizz Air
    22h 35m
    0
    08:30
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    08:05
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £70
  • Jet2.com
    14h 5m
    0
    16:15
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    07:20
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £76
  • LC Perú
    12h 45m
    0
    18:25
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    08:10
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £82

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    18h 40m
    0
    09:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    04:10
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £54
  • FlixBus
    17h 25m
    0
    08:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    01:25
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £56
  • FlixBus
    14h 5m
    0
    22:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    12:35
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £125
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Air Bagan
    21h 40m
    0
    11:40
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    10:20
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Air Bagan
    Economy
    from £56
  • Jet2.com
    16h 30m
    0
    16:50
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    10:20
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £60
  • Buzz
    25h 10m
    0
    07:30
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    09:40
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Buzz
    Economy
    from £68
  • Wizz Air
    10h 40m
    0
    20:15
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    07:55
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £70

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Air Bagan
    24h 40m
    0
    06:30
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    08:10
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Air Bagan
    Economy
    from £52
  • Jet2.com
    10h 40m
    0
    19:40
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    07:20
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £82
  • Wizz Air
    10h 35m
    0
    21:20
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    08:55
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £87
  • LC Perú
    9h 0m
    0
    21:50
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    07:50
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    LC Perú
    Economy
    from £88

    Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Wizz Air
    10h 35m
    0
    21:20
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    08:55
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £90
  • Jet2.com
    19h 30m
    0
    16:30
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    13:00
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £107
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 25m
    0
    13:15
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    15:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £110
  • Ryanair
    14h 40m
    0
    16:15
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    07:55
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £125

    Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Jet2.com
    10h 55m
    0
    19:25
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    07:20
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £41
  • EasyJet Airline
    9h 35m
    0
    20:45
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    07:20
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £63
  • Wizz Air
    9h 25m
    0
    21:20
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    07:45
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £73
  • Air Bagan
    18h 40m
    0
    11:40
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    07:20
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Air Bagan
    Economy
    from £73
  • Cheapest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    6h 40m
    0
    08:00
    London
    15:40
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £47

What are the fastest trips from London to Essen?

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

Sunday
from 7h 40m
Monday
from 8h 45m
Tuesday
from 1h 20m
Wednesday
from 10h 40m
Thursday
from 1h 20m
Friday
from 1h 20m
Saturday
from 1h 20m

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Air Bagan
    7h 40m
    0
    06:15
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    14:55
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Air Bagan
    Economy
    from £90
  • EasyJet Airline
    9h 10m
    0
    21:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    07:20
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £104
  • Jet2.com
    10h 55m
    0
    19:25
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    07:20
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £95
  • Pegasus Airlines
    20h 20m
    0
    16:45
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    14:05
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Pegasus Airlines
    Economy
    from £227
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    13h 35m
    0
    23:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    12:35
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £119
  • FlixBus
    17h 25m
    0
    08:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    01:25
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £57
  • FlixBus
    18h 40m
    0
    09:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    04:10
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £74

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • EasyJet Airline
    8h 45m
    0
    21:35
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    07:20
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £51
  • Eurowings
    9h 15m
    0
    06:30
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    16:45
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £123
  • Wizz Air
    10h 35m
    0
    21:20
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    08:55
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £60
  • Jet2.com
    11h 20m
    0
    19:00
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    07:20
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £50
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    15h 5m
    0
    21:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    12:35
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £97
  • FlixBus
    16h 55m
    0
    22:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    14:55
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £58
  • FlixBus
    17h 25m
    0
    08:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    01:25
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £51
  • FlixBus
    18h 40m
    0
    09:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    04:10
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £58

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 20m
    0
    19:35
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    21:55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £169
  • Eurowings
    1h 20m
    0
    12:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    14:30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £172
  • Eurowings
    1h 20m
    0
    17:35
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    19:55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £186
  • British Airways
    1h 25m
    0
    12:55
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    15:20
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £221

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Wizz Air
    10h 40m
    0
    20:15
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    07:55
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £70
  • EasyJet Airline
    14h 0m
    0
    19:20
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    10:20
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £87
  • Jet2.com
    16h 30m
    0
    16:50
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    10:20
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £60
  • Air Bagan
    21h 40m
    0
    11:40
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    10:20
    Dortmund Airport
    Dortmund Airport
    0
    Air Bagan
    Economy
    from £56
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    14h 5m
    0
    22:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    12:35
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £125
  • FlixBus
    17h 25m
    0
    08:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    01:25
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £56
  • FlixBus
    18h 40m
    0
    09:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    04:10
    Essen
    Central Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £54

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Eurowings
    1h 20m
    0
    17:35
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    19:55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £227
  • Eurowings
    1h 20m
    0
    08:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    10:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £496
  • Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    1h 20m
    0
    12:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    14:30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo
    Economy
    from £608
  • British Airways
    1h 25m
    0
    18:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    21:05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £191

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Eurowings
    1h 20m
    0
    19:35
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    21:55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £188
  • Eurowings
    1h 20m
    0
    12:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    14:30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £286
  • EasyJet Airline
    1h 25m
    0
    13:15
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    15:40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £110
  • British Airways
    1h 25m
    0
    07:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    09:35
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £186

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Eurowings
    1h 20m
    0
    12:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    14:30
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £269
  • Eurowings
    1h 20m
    0
    08:05
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    10:25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £490
  • Eurowings
    1h 20m
    0
    17:35
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    19:55
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    Eurowings
    Economy
    from £606
  • British Airways
    1h 25m
    0
    18:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    21:05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    Dusseldorf Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £190
  • Fastest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    6h 40m
    0
    08:00
    London
    15:40
    Essen
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £47
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, Stratford Coach Station or Waterloo, while in Essen you will be arriving at Central Station, Freiheit Bus Stop or Hafenstr. Bus Stop, 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 2 Bus, Carpool and Flight 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 £41 with a Flight from Jet2.com.

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 Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo: 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, Eurowings and EasyJet Airline, 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, Eurowings and EasyJet Airline. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Airlines: Eurowings, EasyJet Airline, British Airways and 9 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, Carpool and Flight, 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 £41 by taking a Flight from Jet2.com.

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 Bringer Air Cargo Taxi Aereo.

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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