What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Isle of Sheppey?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Isle of Sheppey is to bus and train which costs £60 - £130 and takes 13h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Isle of Sheppey?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Isle of Sheppey is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 27m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Isle of Sheppey?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Isle of Sheppey station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Railway Station via Duisburg central train station, London Victoria, King Street and Eurolink Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Isle of Sheppey?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Isle of Sheppey. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Sheerness-on-Sea via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl and Sittingbourne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Essen to Isle of Sheppey?

The distance between Essen and Isle of Sheppey is 472 miles.

How do I travel from Essen to Isle of Sheppey without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Isle of Sheppey without a car is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs £130 - £480.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Isle of Sheppey?

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Essen to Isle of Sheppey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Isle of Sheppey bus from?

Essen to Isle of Sheppey bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Duisburg central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Isle of Sheppey train from?

Essen to Isle of Sheppey train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Isle of Sheppey?

The best way to get from Essen to Isle of Sheppey is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs £130 - £480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 18h 43m.

Where does the Essen to Isle of Sheppey bus arrive?

Essen to Isle of Sheppey bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Essen and Isle of Sheppey?

Isle of Sheppey is 1h behind Essen. It is currently 5:10 AM in Essen and 4:10 AM in Isle of Sheppey.

Where does the Essen to Isle of Sheppey train arrive?

Essen to Isle of Sheppey train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Isle of Sheppey?

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Where can I stay near Isle of Sheppey?

There are 1408+ hotels available in Isle of Sheppey.

Essen to Isle of Sheppey - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 10 ways to get from Essen to Isle of Sheppey by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sittingbourne
8h 21m
£134–475
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to DoverN1328
2. Take the train from Dover Priory to SittingbourneDover Priory - London Victoria / ...
13h 26m
£61–127
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Essen to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Minster
5h 32m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)DUS - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sittingbourne
4. Take the train from Sittingbourne to Sheerness-on-Sea
7h 13m
£84–281
Bus
1. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to London VictoriaN1328
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to King Street814
18h 43m
£64–148
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Essen to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Minster
6h 27m
£94–133
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)CGN - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sittingbourne
8h 4m
£101–351
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)DUS - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Sittingbourne
7h 5m
£82–292
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)CGN - STN
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Sittingbourne
7h 48m
£84–285
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)AMS - LCY
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Sittingbourne
8h 28m
£136–390

Essen to Isle of Sheppey by train

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8h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 469.5 mi
Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Isle of Sheppey, England?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Sheerness-on-Sea via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and Sittingbourne in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Railway Station via Duisburg central train station, London Victoria, King Street, Railway Station, and Eurolink Way in around 18h 43m.

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