The average train between Essen and Dover takes 6h 38m and the fastest train takes 6h 32m. 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.
Trains run twice daily between Essen and Dover. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:24 AM which arrives into Dover at 5:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 6h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Dover. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Dover station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
Essen to Dover train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Dover train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Essen to Dover train tickets online with Eurostar and Southeastern.
The distance between Essen and Dover is 397.9 km. The road distance is 796 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Dover Priory via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 48m.
