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London Gatwick Airport to Essen

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Eleven ways to Travel from London Gatwick Airport to Essen

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Cheapest
By car (580 km)
6 h 4 min
580 km.
from $31
Fastest
Plane from London Gatwick Airport (London Heathrow Airport) to Essen (Dusseldorf International Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
6 h 4 min
580 km.
from $7.57
Bus, Plane
4 h 15 min
498 km.
from $178.39
Train, Bus
14 h
498 km.
from $139.63
Train, Plane (Train to Heathrow Airport)
5 h 22 min
498 km.
from $184.13
Train via Cologne
7 h 19 min
498 km.
from $251.52
Train, Plane (Train to Heathrow Airport)
6 h 7 min
498 km.
from $225.98
Train, Plane (Train to London Stansted Airport)
6 h 13 min
498 km.
from $160.78
Train
7 h 48 min
498 km.
from $316.86
Train, bus via Dortmund, Train, bus via Dortmund
15 h 13 min
498 km.
from $113.07

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 Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$1,012.62

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.30–$341.76

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
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 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
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
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
Email:
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 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
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$113.92

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$151.89
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.24–$88.60
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 Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.71–$41.77
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$54.43–$62.02
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.18–$39.24
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.18–$37.97

Eurotunnel

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

Southern

Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from Gatwick Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52

Gatwick Express

Phone:
+44 345 850 1530
Website:
gatwickexpress.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey/timetables
Train from Gatwick Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.78–$31.64

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdon
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.25–$43.04
Train from Gatwick Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$44.30

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
6 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.59–$11.39

VIAS Rail GmbH

Phone:
069 450099650
Email:
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
Email:
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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Essen is to train and bus which costs $59.78 - $152.17 and takes 14h.

What is the fastest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Essen?

The fastest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Essen is to fly and train which takes 4h 15m and costs $65.22 - $315.22 .

Is there a direct train between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Essen. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Essen?

The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Essen is 581 km.

How do I travel from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 7h 19m and costs $108.70 - $434.78 .

How long does it take to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Essen?

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Essen train from?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Essen train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

What is the time difference between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of London Gatwick Airport (LGW). It is currently 10:16 in London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and 11:16 in Essen.

Where does the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Essen train arrive?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Essen train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

How do I get a train ticket from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Essen?

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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