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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Gelsenkirchen to London

Composite routes from Gelsenkirchen to London

Cheapest
6 h 16 min
Car
585 km.
from $32
Fastest
1 h 15 min
Plane
Other
6 h 40 min
498 km.
from $200.83
5 h 48 min
Train, Plane
498 km.
from $156.96
4 h 30 min
Train, Plane
498 km.
from $146.68
7 h 57 min
498 km.
from $278.39
5 h 13 min
Train, Plane
498 km.
from $191.03
5 h 38 min
Train, Plane
498 km.
from $131.25
6 h 55 min
Train, Plane
498 km.
from $191.10
6 h 23 min
Train, Plane
498 km.
from $250.23

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
Plane from Dortmund Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$25.45–$547.07

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
3h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$1,017.81
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.42–$559.79

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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.42–$407.12
Plane from Rotterdam The Hague Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.78–$496.18

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
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

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
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Duisburg central train station to London
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.25–$82.70

Sindbad

Phone:
+48 801 22 33 44
Email:
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
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.27–$39.44
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.54–$41.98
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Utrecht
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$21.63–$54.71
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.09–$30.53

Eurostar

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$35.62–$39.44
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$54.71–$62.34
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$27.99–$33.08
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$35.62–$40.71
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
18 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.72–$30.53

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.81–$16.54

Eurotunnel

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

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.36–$29.26
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.09–$17.81
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
18 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.91–$13.99

European Sleeper

Email:
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
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Twice daily

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.27–$12.09
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$2.80–$4.07

VIAS Rail GmbH

Phone:
069 450099650
Email:
Website:
vias-online.de/
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.81–$26.72

Eurobahn

Phone:
0180 6 9 27 37 27
Email:
Website:
eurobahn.de/
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.45–$16.54

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
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 Gelsenkirchen to London?

The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to London is to bus which costs $50 - $97.83 and takes 13h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to London?

The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to London is to train and fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $108.70 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Gelsenkirchen and London?

No, there is no direct bus from Gelsenkirchen to London station. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen and arriving at LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall via DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.

Is there a direct train between Gelsenkirchen and London?

No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to London. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at London St. Pancras Int. via Köln Hbf and Brussel-Zuid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to London?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and London is 680 km.

How do I travel from Gelsenkirchen to London without a car?

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to London without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 6h 40m and costs $59.78 - $358.70 .

How long does it take to get from Gelsenkirchen to London?

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Gelsenkirchen to London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to London bus from?

Gelsenkirchen to London bus services, operated by Sindbad, depart from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to London train from?

Gelsenkirchen to London train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Gelsenkirchen to London?

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to London is to train via Cologne which takes 6h 40m and costs $59.78 - $358.70 . Alternatively, you can bus via DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse, which costs $76.09 - $97.83 and takes 13h.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to London bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Gelsenkirchen and London?

London is 1h behind Gelsenkirchen. It is currently 12:26 in Gelsenkirchen and 11:26 in London.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to London train arrive?

Gelsenkirchen to London train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Köln Hbf station.

How do I get a train ticket from Gelsenkirchen to London?

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