Brighton to Essen Hbf Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Brighton and Essen Hbf takes 8h 13m and the fastest train takes 6h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Brighton to Essen Hbf. 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 13m
Duration: 759 km
Distance: €314
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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8h 9m

€223–477

Brighton to Essen Hbf train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Brighton and Essen Hbf. 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 Hbf at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 8h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:14 PM → 9:18 AM
Arrives next day
14h 4m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:26 AM → 1:50 PM
7h 24m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 24m • 3 changes
9:44 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
11:28 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:26 AM → 1:50 PM
7h 24m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 24m • 3 changes
9:44 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
11:28 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:26 AM → 1:50 PM
7h 24m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 24m • 3 changes
9:44 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
11:28 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:26 AM → 1:50 PM
7h 24m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 24m • 3 changes
9:44 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
11:28 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:28 AM → 1:33 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
7:28 AM → 3:50 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
9:44 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
10:44 AM → 6:50 PM
7h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

12:02 AM → 3:50 PM
14h 48m • 3 changes
9:28 AM → 5:50 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
11:28 AM → 7:50 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
1:28 PM → 9:50 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brighton to Essen Hbf? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.