Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
14 h 10 m
Average
16 h 39 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
494 km
It's difficult to get from Essen to London without transferring at least once.
Distance | 306 miles (494 km) | |
Average bus duration | 13 h 40 min | |
Average bus ticket price | $93 (€84) | |
Bus frequency | 2 a day | |
Direct bus | No | |
Bus companies | Flixbus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Eurolines France |
Buses from Essen to London cover the 306 miles (494 km) long journey taking on average 13 h 40 min with our travel partners like Flixbus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Eurolines France. Normally, there are 2 buses operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $93 (€84), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $61 (€55).
Find the best buses from Essen to London with Omio's travel partners FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus from $61 (€55). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
Essen to London bus information with FlixBus:
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a bus company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the buses include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long bus journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.
Travel between Essen, Germany and London, United Kingdom by bus is: Fully open.
International entry status: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Conditions of entry:
When traveling in United Kingdom, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:
The information above was last checked on 6/29/22. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your bus from Essen to London before traveling.
The restriction level for your return bus to Essen, Germany from London is: Fully open.
International entry is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom
Conditions of reentry:
The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last checked on 6/29/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your bus to Essen from London closer to your date of departure here here.
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