Cheapest price
$261
Average price
$308
Fastest journey
4 h 22 m
Average duration
4 h 43 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
494 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $308 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $261.
It's difficult to get from Essen to London without transferring at least 2 times.
Omio 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 bus with prices starting from €45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.2kg.
Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
---|---|---|
€258 Average price | €98 Average price | €74 Average price Cheapest |
6h 43m Average duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 19m Average duration 18h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Distance 306 miles (494 km) |
Average train duration 6h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $263 (€214) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 22m |
First train 06:00 |
Last train 23:00 |
Deutsche Bahn and National Express trains will get you between Essen and London from $504 (€410). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train from Essen to London. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.
Essen to London train information with Deutsche Bahn:
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