There are 10 ways to get from Amsterdam to Brighton by train, night bus, car, car train, car ferry or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 5h 44m
Cheapest option
8 alternative options
Train, night bus • 13h 58m
Drive, Eurotunnel • 6h 8m
Drive, car ferry • 7h 27m
Amsterdam to Brighton by train
The train journey time between Amsterdam and Brighton is around 5h 44m and covers a distance of around 416 miles. This includes an average layover time of around 11 min. Operated by Eurostar and Thameslink, the Amsterdam to Brighton train service departs from Amsterdam Centraal and arrives in Brighton. Typically 10 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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- There are no current restrictions
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Last updated: 29 Jun 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Brighton is to train and night bus which costs €50 - €110 and takes 13h 58m.
The quickest way to get from Amsterdam to Brighton is to fly which costs €50 - €290 and takes 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Brighton via London St Pancras International LL. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Amsterdam and Brighton is 242 miles.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs €160 - €390.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Amsterdam to Brighton, including transfers.
Amsterdam to Brighton train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Brighton is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs €160 - €390. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €50 - €290 and takes 4h 15m.
The quickest flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to London Gatwick Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Brighton is 1h behind Amsterdam. It is currently 7:14 PM in Amsterdam and 6:14 PM in Brighton.
- Distance: 242.1 miles
- Duration: 5h 44m
What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Brighton, England?
You can take a train from Amsterdam to Brighton via London St Pancras Intl and London St Pancras International LL in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, easyJet and British Airways fly from Amsterdam to Brighton every 3 hours.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45 - £330
Flights from Rotterdam to London City
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60 - £450
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to London City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60 - £430
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50 - £420
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to London City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £70 - £450
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60 - £350
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Southampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £85 - £500
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35 - £230
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35 - £210
Rome2rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £110 - £310
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- £270 - £310
- Standard
- £110 - £150
- Standard Premier
- £160 - £210
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- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London St Pancras International LL to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £24 - £29
- Website
- Thameslink
- Anytime
- £24 - £29
Train from London Bridge to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £22 - £28
- Website
- Thameslink
- Anytime
- £22 - £28
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35 - £45
- Website
- Thameslink
- Anytime
- £35 - £45
Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Den Haag Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9 - £22
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- £9 - £13
- 1st Class
- £15 - £22
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9 - £23
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- £9 - £14
- 1st Class
- £16 - £23
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- customerservices@gatwickexpress.com
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
Train from London Victoria to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from London Victoria to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £15 - £45
- Website
- Southern Service
- Schedules at
- Southern Service
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Anytime Standard
- £15 - £21
- Anytime 1st Class
- £30 - £45
Train from London Bridge to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15 - £45
- Website
- Southern Service
- Schedules at
- Southern Service
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Anytime Standard
- £15 - £21
- Anytime 1st Class
- £30 - £45
Train from Southampton Central to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17 - £50
- Website
- Southern Service
- Schedules at
- Southern Service
- Schedules at
- ojp.nationalrail.co.uk
- Anytime Standard
- £17 - £25
- Anytime 1st Class
- £35 - £50
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Eurotunnel
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Southampton Central to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £23 - £29
- Website
- First Great Western Service
- Anytime Day
- £23 - £29
- Anytime Day 1st Class
- £40 - £55
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Night bus from The Hague to London Victoria Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £21 - £26
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +45 33 42 30 10
- incoming@dfdsseaways.dk
- Website
- dfds.com
Car ferry from Dunkirk to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £80 - £140
- Website
- dfds.co.uk
- Standard Car - Economy
- £84
- Standard Car - Premium
- £134
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Amsterdam to Brighton train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Brighton station.
British Airways and easyJet offer flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to London Gatwick Airport.
There are 271+ hotels available in Brighton. Prices start at £75 per night.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is to train which takes 17 min and costs €6 - €13.