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Gloucester, Great Britain → Essen, Germany

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Twelve ways to Travel from Gloucester to Essen

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$417.71

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$594.92
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$1,012.62
Plane from Bristol Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.26–$822.76
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$822.76

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$265.81
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$379.73

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$468.34
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$632.89

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$1,139.20
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$417.71

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$430.36
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$632.89
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$531.63

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$31.64–$329.10

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Gloucester to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11
Bus from London Victoria to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
12h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$56.96–$82.28

Sindbad

Phone:
+48 801 22 33 44
Website:
sindbad.pl/en/home
Bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND,
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.28–$101.26

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$113.92
Train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$41.77
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$16.46–$41.77

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$82.28–$177.21

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.18–$37.97
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.71–$41.77

Eurotunnel

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

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Gloucester to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$177.21
Train from Gloucester to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$69.62

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85
Bus from Gloucester to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$32.91–$45.57

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Gloucester to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$46.83–$101.26
Train from Gloucester to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.24–$75.95

VIAS Rail GmbH

Phone:
069 450099650
Website:
vias-online.de/
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$53.16

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Essen is to bus which costs $70.65 - $152.17 and takes 17h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Essen is to train and fly which takes 5h 10m and costs $108.70 - $423.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Gloucester and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Essen central train station via LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall and Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Gloucester and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Essen. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Essen Hbf via Paddington station, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

How far is it from Gloucester to Essen?

The distance between Gloucester and Essen is 731 km.

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

The best way to get from Gloucester to Essen without a car is to train which takes 9h 6m and costs $173.91 - $489.13 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Gloucester to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Essen bus from?

Gloucester to Essen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester station.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Essen train from?

Gloucester to Essen train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Gloucester station.

Train, bus or fly from Gloucester to Essen?

The best way to get from Gloucester to Essen is to train which takes 9h 6m and costs $173.91 - $489.13 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70.65 - $152.17 and takes 17h 33m. There are no good options to fly between Gloucester to Essen.

Where does the Gloucester to Essen bus arrive?

Gloucester to Essen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Gloucester and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Gloucester. It is currently 02:36 in Gloucester and 03:36 in Essen.

Where does the Gloucester to Essen train arrive?

Gloucester to Essen train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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