The average train between Essen and Canterbury takes 7h 35m and the fastest train takes 6h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Canterbury. 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 Essen and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:24 AM which arrives into Canterbury at 5:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 7h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Canterbury station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
Essen to Canterbury train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Canterbury train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Canterbury West station.
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The distance between Essen and Canterbury is 412.2 km. The road distance is 786 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Canterbury West via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 15m.
