Standard
- Power plugs
- WC
- Air-conditioned
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£110
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£119
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
12 h 20 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
16 h 39 m
Buses on 05 Sept
5
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 £119 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £110.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 5 buses from Essen to London, including 1 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 494 km distance in an average of 16 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 23 h 30 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 an average ticket price of £40 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £40, while a train costs an average of £197.
Distance: 494 km
| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£57 Average Price | £40 Average Price Cheapest | £197 Average Price | £73 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 33m Average total duration 16h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m 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 £17 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Essen to London costing on average £57.
A flight is £157 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to London costing on average £197.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 1m.
Coach takes on average 16h 3m.
Tickets start at around £57 compared to roughly £73 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £16. The journey takes 16h 3m versus 7h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Essen to London coaches for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 16h45 | 18:45 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 15h35 | 19:15 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
50429 · 1153 | 9:55 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 23h30 | 8:25 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:55 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 15h05 | 5:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 19:40 Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) | 12h20 | 7:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect |
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Buses from Essen to London run on average 5 times per day, taking around 16h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £38 but you can travel from only £15 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 494 km distance in 13h 5m.
Distance 494 km |
Average bus duration 16h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 13h 5m |
First bus 0:30 |
Last bus 23:30 |
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Most Essen to London buses use the Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney). Use this guide to compare Essen and London bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and snack bars nearby.
Free WiFi is available in the waiting area. ATMs are aTM machines available inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof).
Available at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof): Wheelchair accessible routes and facilities available.
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Caffè Nero (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas, offering multiple currency options.
Ticket office support is available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
Available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Ramps, assistance.
London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: The Crown Rivers (in the station), Giraffe (in the station), Wagamama (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the arrivals and departures areas.
Ticket office support is available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5.
Available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5: Elevators, ramps.
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