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How to Travel from

Essen to Leicester

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$27.99–$419.85

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$597.96
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
3h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$1,017.81
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$636.13

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.01–$699.74

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$636.13

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$1,145.03
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.97–$419.85
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.01–$699.74

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.70–$432.57
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.50–$636.13
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.42–$534.35
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.42–$432.57

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$33.08–$330.79

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from London Victoria to Leicester
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.81–$25.45

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Essen - Bus Station to Antwerp
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.63–$31.81
Bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to London
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$35.62–$52.16

Sindbad

Phone:
+48 801 22 33 44
Website:
sindbad.pl/en/home
Bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LONDON,
Ave. Duration:
11h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.70–$101.78

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Brussel-Zuid to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$47.07–$114.50

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$82.70–$178.12
Train from Brussel-Zuid to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.78–$216.28
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.44–$89.06
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.97–$152.67

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.35–$39.44
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$54.71–$62.34

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneaton
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.07–$152.67

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Leicester
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$47.07–$69.97

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99
Bus from London Victoria to Leicester
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.26–$41.98

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Leicester
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.71–$76.34
Train from Stansted Airport to Leicester
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.70–$241.73

European Sleeper

Website:
europeansleeper.eu/
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$17.81–$27.99

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles
Ave. Duration:
2h 53m
Frequency:
3 times a week

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
6 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.63–$11.45

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Calais to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.53–$53.43

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Leicester?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Leicester is to bus and night bus which costs $70.65 - $108.70 and takes 16h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Leicester?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Leicester is to fly and train which takes 5h 33m and costs $108.70 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Leicester St Margarets bus station via DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Leicester via Brussel-Zuid and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Essen to Leicester?

The distance between Essen and Leicester is 812 km.

How do I travel from Essen to Leicester without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs $152.17 - $391.30 .

How long does it take to get from Essen to Leicester?

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Essen to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Leicester bus from?

Essen to Leicester bus services, operated by Sindbad, depart from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Leicester train from?

Essen to Leicester train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Leicester?

The best way to get from Essen to Leicester is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs $152.17 - $391.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $92.39 - $130.43 and takes 17h 43m.

Where does the Essen to Leicester bus arrive?

Essen to Leicester bus services, operated by Sindbad, arrive at LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall.

What is the time difference between Essen and Leicester?

Leicester is 1h behind Essen. It is currently 08:40 in Essen and 07:40 in Leicester.

Where does the Essen to Leicester train arrive?

Essen to Leicester train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Leicester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Essen to Leicester?

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