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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Dover takes 7h 35m 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.

7h 35m
Duration
495 mi
Distance
£262
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
  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 20m
£183–409

Essen to Dover train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Essen and Dover. The earliest departure is at 5:41 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 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 495.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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 20m.

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