The train between Kent and Essen takes 8h 15m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week 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 3 times a week between Kent and Essen. The earliest departure is at 11:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kent is at 1:18 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 8h 15m. 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 St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
Kent to Essen train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Kent to Essen train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Kent and Essen is 438.1 km. The road distance is 779 km.
You can take a train from Lenham to Essen Hbf via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 4m.