What is the cheapest way to get from Essen to Kent?

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Kent is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 11h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Essen to Kent?

The fastest way to get from Essen to Kent is to fly and train which takes 6h 16m and costs £80 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Kent?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Kent. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Dickley Wood via Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Waterfront Bus Station and Earl Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.

How far is it from Essen to Kent?

The distance between Essen and Kent is 474 miles.

How do I travel from Essen to Kent without a car?

The best way to get from Essen to Kent without a car is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs £190 - £350.

How long does it take to get from Essen to Kent?

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Essen to Kent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Kent bus from?

Essen to Kent bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Train or bus from Essen to Kent?

The best way to get from Essen to Kent is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs £190 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 11h 53m.

Where does the Essen to Kent bus arrive?

Essen to Kent bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

What is the time difference between Essen and Kent?

Kent is 1h behind Essen. It is currently 7:39 AM in Essen and 6:39 AM in Kent.

Where can I stay near Kent?

There are 695+ hotels available in Kent.

Essen to Kent - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Essen to Kent by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, 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-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
8h 30m
£199–342
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus 081 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Chathambus Michalovce
11h 53m
£34–45
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Essen to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
5h 11m
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane DUS - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
6h 16m
£84–258
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain S2
2. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hallbus
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
15h 9m
£78–159
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Essen to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Kentcar
6h 20m
£68–120
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUS - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
4. Take the train from Ashford International to Lenhamtrain
6h 30m
£109–278
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CGN - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
4. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
6h 49m
£117–364
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane CGN - STN
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
6h 47m
£81–246
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane AMS - LCY
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
7h 46m
£146–393

Essen to Kent by train and bus

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8h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 471.3 mi
Duration: 8h 30m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Lenham via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, St Pancras International Station, Victoria Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Dickley Wood via Brussels-North train station, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Waterfront Bus Station, St Faith's Street, and Earl Street in around 11h 53m.

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