The average train between Brighton and Kiel takes 14h 32m and the fastest train takes 12h 6m. 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 5 times a day between Brighton and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 6:14 PM which arrives into Kiel at 2:52 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 14h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Brighton to Kiel? 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 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 14h 32m.
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 2 other operators.
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 12m.