Train Essen to Dover from £248 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Dover takes 7h 28m and the fastest train takes 6h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Dover. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 28m
Duration: 495 mi
Distance: £248
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain

8h 19m

£183–408

Essen to Dover train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Essen and Dover. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Dover at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 7h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, June 18, 2026

8:40 AM → 3:13 PM
6h 33m • 3 changes
11:37 AM → 5:14 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
12:40 PM → 6:15 PM
5h 35m • 3 changes
2:40 PM → 8:14 PM
5h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, June 19, 2026

5:16 AM → 11:13 AM
5h 57m • 3 changes
8:40 AM → 2:13 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
9:37 AM → 3:13 PM
5h 36m • 3 changes
11:37 AM → 5:14 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, June 20, 2026

5:16 AM → 11:13 AM
5h 57m • 3 changes
6:59 AM → 1:14 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
8:40 AM → 2:13 PM
5h 33m • 3 changes
9:37 AM → 3:13 PM
5h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, June 21, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:14 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
6:59 AM → 1:13 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 2:13 PM
6h 13m • 3 changes
9:37 AM → 3:13 PM
5h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, June 22, 2026

5:16 AM → 11:13 AM
5h 57m • 3 changes
6:59 AM → 1:13 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
9:37 AM → 3:13 PM
5h 36m • 3 changes
11:37 AM → 5:14 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, June 23, 2026

5:16 AM → 11:13 AM
5h 57m • 3 changes
6:59 AM → 1:13 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
8:40 AM → 3:13 PM
6h 33m • 3 changes
11:37 AM → 5:14 PM
5h 37m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Dover? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Distance: 495 mi
Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Dover, England?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Dover Priory via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 8h 19m.

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