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Brighton to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Brighton and Essen takes 8h and the fastest train takes 6h 32m. 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.

8h
Duration
759 km
Distance
€290
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

best
  1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain train 79
  4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
7h 56m
€207–449

Brighton to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Brighton and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 6:14 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Brighton to Essen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 758.9 km
  • Duration: 8h

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 7h 56m.

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