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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Essen to London
Cheapest price
£61
Average price
£75
Fastest journey
16 h 45 m
Average duration
20 h 3 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
494 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Essen to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Essen to London will cost around £75 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £61.
Of the 3 buses that leave Essen for London every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 494 km distance in an average of 20 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 45 m .
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.
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Essen to London
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 coach with prices starting from £46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £46, and a train costs an average of £96.
Distance: 494 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
£81 Average Price Cheapest | £87 Average Price | £224 Average Price |
16h 28m Average total duration 15h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Essen to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Essen to London coaches for today, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50429 · 1153 | 08:55 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 22h15 | 07:10 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:55 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 15h05 | 05:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:00 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 16h40 | 08:40 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
| Sunday 7 December | |||||
| 01:00 Essen | 16h45 | 17:45 London | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Essen to London
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Buses from Essen to London run on average 5 times per day, taking around 15h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £22 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 01:00, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 494 km distance in 15h 20m.
Distance 494 km |
Average bus duration 15h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 15h 20m |
First bus 01:00 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Essen to LondonYou can travel by bus between Essen to London with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as £22. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Essen to London coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Essen to London by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Essen and London
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
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