The average train between Canterbury and Essen takes 7h 39m and the fastest train takes 6h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Canterbury 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 Canterbury and Essen. The earliest departure is at 11:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 2:24 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 7h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Essen. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Essen station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
Canterbury to Essen train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Essen train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Canterbury to Essen train tickets online with Southeastern and Eurostar.
The distance between Canterbury and Essen is 412.2 km. The road distance is 786 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 46m.
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