The average train between Brighton and Essen Hbf takes 8h 59m and the fastest train takes 7h 36m. 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.
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 10:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 8h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Essen Hbf. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
Brighton to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Essen Hbf train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Brighton to Essen Hbf train tickets online with Thameslink, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Brighton and Essen Hbf 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, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 7h 57m.