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The average train between Dover and Essen takes 8h 15m and the fastest train takes 6h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Dover to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Dover and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:33 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 8h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Essen. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via London St Pancras Intl station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and Koeln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
Dover to Essen train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Dover and Essen is 397.9 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 7h 5m.
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