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Essen, Germany → Preston, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Essen to Preston

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Ryanair
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KLM
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Air France
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easyJet
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British Airways
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Eurowings
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Jet2.com
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Ryanair
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1h 40m
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
$48.35–$318.06
KLM
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3h 30m
Every day
$203.56–$636.13
Air France
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4h
Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
$229.01–$699.74
easyJet
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1h 20m
Every day
$63.61–$267.17
British Airways
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3h 55m
Monday and Sunday
$229.01–$699.74
Eurowings
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1h 40m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$95.42–$432.57
Jet2.com
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1h 30m
Monday and Friday
$48.35–$229.01
FlixBus
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Megabus UK
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Sindbad
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FlixBus
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3h 30m
5 times a day
$25.45–$36.90
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
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Megabus UK
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6h 10m
Twice a week
$26.72–$38.17
Sindbad
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11h 25m
Once daily
$82.70–$101.78
+48 801 22 33 44
+48 801 22 33 44
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NS
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Eurostar
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Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
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Avanti West Coast
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Eurotunnel
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National Express
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European Sleeper
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Österreichische Bundesbahnen
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TRI Train Rental GmbH
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Flixtrain
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TransPennine Express Service
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Northern Rail
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NS
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1h 56m
4 times a day
$47.07–$114.50
+31 30 751 5155
+31 30 751 5155
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Eurostar
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3h 30m
Twice daily
$82.70–$178.12
+44 343 218 6186
+44 343 218 6186
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Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
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56 min
Hourly
$34.35–$39.44
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
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Avanti West Coast
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2h 8m
Hourly
$114.50–$292.62
00 44 345 528 0253
00 44 345 528 0253
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Eurotunnel
Website
35 min
Hourly
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
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National Express
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1h 3m
Every 30 minutes
$19.08–$27.99
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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European Sleeper
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5h 32m
Twice a week
$17.81–$27.99
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
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2h 53m
3 times a week
TRI Train Rental GmbH
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1h 2m
6 times a week
+49 9126 301 90 70
+49 9126 301 90 70
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Flixtrain
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53 min
4 times a day
$7.63–$11.45
+49 30 300 137 100
+49 30 300 137 100
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TransPennine Express Service
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55 min
Hourly
$17.81–$44.53
+44 345 600 1671
+44 345 600 1671
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Northern Rail
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1h 9m
Every 30 minutes
$11.45–$16.54
+44 800 200 6060
+44 800 200 6060
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Irish Ferries
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Irish Ferries
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1h 30m
Every 3 hours
$44.53–$53.43
+353 818 300 400
+353 818 300 400
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Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Preston is to bus which costs $97.83 - $141.30 and takes 21h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Preston is to fly and train which takes 5h 30m and costs $81.52 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Preston Coach Station via DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse and London Victoria Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Preston. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Preston via Brussel-Zuid and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

How far is it from Essen to Preston?

The distance between Essen and Preston is 989 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Preston without a car is to train which takes 9h 8m and costs $206.52 - $597.83 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Essen to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Preston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Preston?

The best way to get from Essen to Preston is to train which takes 9h 8m and costs $206.52 - $597.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $97.83 - $141.30 and takes 21h 10m.

Where does the Essen to Preston bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Essen and Preston?

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

Where does the Essen to Preston train arrive?

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

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

Book your Essen to Preston train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Essen to Preston bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2006+ hotels available in Preston. Prices start at $38.02 per night.
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