The average train between Brighton and Kiel takes 21h 21m and the fastest train takes 18h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Brighton to Kiel. 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 Kiel. The earliest departure is at 1:14 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Brighton is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Kiel at 5:43 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 21h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Kiel station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 21m.
Brighton to Kiel train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Kiel train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Brighton to Kiel train tickets online with Thameslink, Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Brighton and Kiel is 794.5 km. The road distance is 1,220 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Kiel Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 13h 16m.