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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Dover takes 8h 27m and the fastest train takes 7h 41m. 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.

8h 27m
Duration
491 mi
Distance
£239
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain train
8h 12m
£196–401

Essen to Dover train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Essen and Dover. The earliest departure is at 4:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 4:32 PM which arrives into Dover at 11:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 8h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 490.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 27m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Dover Priory via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 8h 12m.

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