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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Canterbury is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 11h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Canterbury is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h 8m and costs £170 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Canterbury station. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Bus Station via Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Canterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Canterbury West via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Essen to Canterbury?

The distance between Essen and Canterbury is 487 miles.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs £200 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Essen to Canterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Canterbury bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Canterbury train from?

Essen to Canterbury train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Essen to Canterbury is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs £200 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Essen to Canterbury bus arrive?

Essen to Canterbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dover station.

What is the time difference between Essen and Canterbury?

Canterbury is 1h behind Essen. It is currently 4:55 PM in Essen and 3:55 PM in Canterbury.

Where does the Essen to Canterbury train arrive?

Essen to Canterbury train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

How do I get a train ticket from Essen to Canterbury?

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Where can I stay near Canterbury?

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Essen to Canterbury - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 11 ways to get from Essen to Canterbury by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
7h 30m
£200–354
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Doverbus N380
11h 20m
£48–71
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Essen to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
5h 8m
£175–203
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane DUS - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
6h 9m
£113–332
Train via Essen Hbf
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 St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
7h 33m
£201–357
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Essen to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
5h 59m
£77–140
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 St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
6h 16m
£111–270
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus, 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 bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Canterbury Westtrain
6h 52m
£85–304
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 St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
6h 53m
£118–299
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 Canterbury Westtrain
7h 37m
£151–474
Fly Dortmund Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane DTM - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain
7h 7m
£91–262

Essen to Canterbury by train

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Distance: 484 mi
Duration: 7h 30m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Canterbury West via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Dover 5 times a week. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 10h 25m.

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