The average train between Kent and Essen takes 8h 41m and the fastest train takes 8h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Kent 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 twice daily between Kent and Essen. The earliest departure is at 10:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kent is at 1:09 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 8h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kent to Essen. However, there are services departing from Kent station and arriving at Essen station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
Kent to Essen train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Lenham station.
Kent to Essen train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Kent to Essen train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Eurostar.
The distance between Kent and Essen is 438.1 km. The road distance is 761 km.
You can take a train from Lenham to Essen Hbf via London Victoria, Victoria station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 54m.
