Cologne to Brighton Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Brighton takes 7h and the fastest train takes 6h. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Brighton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h
Duration: 420 mi
Distance: £225
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain

6h 26m

£172–343

Cologne to Brighton train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Brighton at 10:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

9:42 PM → 10:43 AM
Arrives next day
14h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:43 AM
6h 4m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:43 PM
6h 4m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 3:43 PM
6h 4m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:43 PM
6h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:39 AM → 1:43 PM
6h 4m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 2:43 PM
6h • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 3:43 PM
6h 4m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:43 PM
6h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:43 AM
6h 4m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:43 PM
6h 4m • 2 changes
10:39 AM → 3:43 PM
6h 4m • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:44 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:43 AM
6h 4m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:43 PM
6h 4m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 3:43 PM
7h • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:44 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:43 AM
6h 4m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:43 PM
6h 4m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 3:43 PM
7h • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:44 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:39 AM → 11:43 AM
6h 4m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 1:43 PM
6h 4m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 3:43 PM
7h • 2 changes
12:39 PM → 5:44 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Brighton? 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.