The average train between Brighton and Essen takes 7h 39m and the fastest train takes 7h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Brighton 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 Brighton and Essen. The earliest departure is at 11:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 1:44 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:19 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 Brighton to Essen. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Essen station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
Brighton to Essen train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Essen train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Brighton and Essen is 503.6 km. The road distance is 759 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 13m.
