Bus London to Essen: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from London to Essen

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from London to Essen from various bus operators like FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus for the next days.

today

$90

tomorrow

Friday

$82

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

$71

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	BlaBlaCar Bus	21h 45m	8:00 PM	London	Victoria Coach Station	6:45 PM	Essen	Central Station		Economy	$90	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 8/26/2026 8:00:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 8/27/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	16h 35m	8:00 AM	London	Victoria Coach Station	1:35 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$82	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 8/28/2026 8:00:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 8/29/2026 1:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m
FlixBus	17h 40m	9:30 AM	London	Victoria Coach Station	4:10 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$87	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 8/28/2026 9:30:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 8/29/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $87 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 40m
FlixBus	12h 15m	8:30 PM	London	Victoria Coach Station	9:45 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$95	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 8/28/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 8/29/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
BlaBlaCar Bus	19h 20m	11:25 PM	London	Victoria Coach Station	7:45 PM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$99	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 8/28/2026 11:25:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 8/29/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	17h 40m	9:30 AM	London	Victoria Coach Station	4:10 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$71	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 9/1/2026 9:30:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/2/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 40m
FlixBus	12h 15m	8:30 PM	London	Victoria Coach Station	9:45 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$95	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 9/1/2026 8:30:00 PM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/2/2026 9:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m
FlixBus	16h 35m	8:00 AM	London	Victoria Coach Station	1:35 AM	Essen	Central Station	Economy	$101	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 9/1/2026 8:00:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/2/2026 1:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from London to Essen via Antwerp, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  16h 30m
  
  0
  
  7:30 PM
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  5:15 AM
  
  Antwerp
  Van Stralenstraat
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $45
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 9/2/2026 7:30:00 PM to Van Stralenstraat, Antwerp (Belgium) arriving at 9/3/2026 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
- FlixBus
  
  5h 5m
  
  0
  
  7:55 AM
  
  Antwerp
  Van Stralenstraat
  
  1:00 PM
  
  Essen
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $16
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Van Stralenstraat, Antwerp (Belgium) at 9/3/2026 7:55:00 AM to Central Station, Essen (Germany) arriving at 9/3/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Travel time is 3h 15m longer, but you will save $10

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from London to Essen is $67 on 9/13/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between London and Essen

See here how frequent the connections between London and Essen are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from London to Essen. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between London and Essen.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 4 buses from London to Essen, while Morning sees the fewest connections between London and Essen, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from London to Essen

Compare all providers like FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus that travel 2 times every day by bus from London to Essen in one click! Book your bus ticket from London to Essen starting from $67!

Cheapest Bus	$67
Fastest Bus	13h 15m
Earliest Bus	8:00 PM
Latest Bus	8:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	307.2 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

Cheapest bus connections from London to Essen

Every day, 2 buses from 2 bus companies leave London for Essen: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/23

Monday 08/24

Tuesday 08/25

Wednesday 08/26

$90

Thursday 08/27

Friday 08/28

$99

Saturday 08/29

Sunday 08/30

Monday 08/31

Tuesday 09/01

$71

Wednesday 09/02

Thursday 09/03

Friday 09/04

Saturday 09/05

$72

Sunday 09/06

$125

Monday 09/07

$78

Tuesday 09/08

Wednesday 09/09

Thursday 09/10

Friday 09/11

Saturday 09/12

$74

Sunday 09/13

$67

Monday 09/14

$72

Tuesday 09/15

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

The cheapest time to travel from London to Essen

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from London to Essen, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $71, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from London to Essen. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $89.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from London to Essen, with $71. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $90.

How to save money travelling from London to Essen

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from London to Essen in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from London to Essen, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from London to Essen are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from London to Essen

These are the most booked bus companies between London to Essen from our users.

FlixBus from London to Essen

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route London to Essen:

Cheapest Price	$71
Fastest Bus	13h 15m
Earliest Bus	8:00 AM
Last Bus	8:30 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	8/2/2026

All bus stations and stops in London and Essen

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in London and Essen.

Victoria Coach Station

Buckingham Palace Rd 164

Finchley Road Station

Finchley Road

Marble Arch

Oxford St 550

Stratford Bus Station

Hermit Road

Victoria Green Line Station

Buckingham Palace Road 123

Freiheit Bus Stop

Central Bus Station

Rathaus Bus Stop

Am Porschepl.

Central Station

Freiheit

Bergeborbeck Train Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from London to Essen

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from London to Essen? Or which bus companies serve the route London to Essen? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the London to Essen bus

How much does a London Essen bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $67 and takes 18h 40m to reach Essen. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from London to Essen?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $67 and $101. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Essen.

On average, how many connections are available from London to Essen each day?

Every day, the London to Essen bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from London to Essen take?

The fastest bus from London to Essen is offered by FlixBus and takes 13h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $95. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from London to Essen?

The earliest bus arriving in Essen from London starts at 8:00 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from London to Essen?

The latest bus trip departing from London for Essen starts at 8:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the London Essen route?

When traveling by bus from London to Essen, passengers can travel with FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between London and Essen?

You can check all the direct connections between London and Essen by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus.

What can I take with me on the London to Essen bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the London Essen bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the London Essen bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from London to Essen on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from London to Essen?

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How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from London to Essen?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route London to Essen

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to London and to Essen

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to London and to Essen. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!