The average train between Essen and Brighton takes 7h 6m and the fastest train takes 7h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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.
Trains run twice daily between Essen and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:24 AM which arrives into Brighton at 5:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 7h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Brighton station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
Essen to Brighton train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Brighton train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brighton station.
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The distance between Essen and Brighton is 503.6 km. The road distance is 759 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Brighton via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 33m.
