- Must visit
The British Museum
One of the world's great museums, known for its vast collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, Asia, and the Middle East. A London essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$147
Average price
$199
Fastest journey
13 h 5 m
Average duration
16 h 33 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
494 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Essen to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Essen to London will cost around $199 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $147.
Of the 4 buses that leave Essen for London on Sun, May 31, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 494 km distance in an average of 16 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 5 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 22 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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50429 · 1153Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Essen to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $137.
Distance: 306 miles (494 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$94 Average price | $92 Average price Cheapest | $368 Average price | $100 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 47m Average total duration 16h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to London:
A flight is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Essen to London costing on average $94 (€76).
A flight is $276 (€222) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to London costing on average $368 (€296).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 11m.
Bus takes on average 16h 17m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $272 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 24h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 22h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $335 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $261 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 21h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $380 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 21h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $308 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $288 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 21h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $137 |
The table below shows live departures for Essen to London buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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50429 · 1153 | 9:55 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 23h30 | 8:25 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 AM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 21h35 | 6:40 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 PM Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 15h45 | 8:45 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Essen to London run on average 5 times per day, taking around 16h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $49 (€39) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 306 miles (494 km) distance in 13h 5m.
Distance 306 miles (494 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€39) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 13h 5m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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One of the world's great museums, known for its vast collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, Asia, and the Middle East. A London essential for first-time visitors.
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Bustling central district known for street performers, elegant market buildings, shopping, and lively atmosphere. Very popular with first-time visitors.
Riverside walking area with major views of the Thames, street life, and easy access to landmarks such as the London Eye and Tate Modern.
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