The average train between Ostend and Brighton takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h. The train service runs several times per day from Ostend 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 every 4 hours between Ostend and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 4:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Ostend is at 7:42 PM which arrives into Brighton at 10:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Ostend station and arriving at Brighton station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
Ostend to Brighton train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
Ostend to Brighton train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Ostend to Brighton train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and Thameslink.
The distance between Ostend and Brighton is 218.7 km. The road distance is 571 km.
You can take a train from Ostende to Brighton via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 44m.