There are 11 ways to get from Brighton to Metz by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain Tgv
6h 15m€223–425Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
- Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Metzbus 834
15h 43m€61–116Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Brighton to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Metzcar
6h 43m€227–276Train to London City Airport, fly to Luxembourg, bus
- Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane LCY - LUX
- Take the bus from Kirchberg, Réimerwee to Thionville, Foch Kiosquebus
7h 28m€145–462Bus via Lille
- Take the bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Lillebus
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus
18h 3m€68–142Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Brighton to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Metzcar
7h 45m€102–193Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Luxembourg, bus
- Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane LHR - LUX
- Take the bus from Kirchberg, Réimerwee to Thionville, Foch Kiosquebus
8h 16m€129–401Fly London Gatwick Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LGW - CDG
- Take the train from Paris Est to Metz Villetrain
6h 42m€132–403Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Luxembourg, bus
- Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane STN - LUX
- Take the bus from Kirchberg, Réimerwee to Thionville, Foch Kiosquebus
8h 13m€87–388Fly London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt, train
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LGW - FRA
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
- Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Forbach(F)train
- Take the train from Forbach to Metz Villetrain
8h 43m€140–409Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Hahn, bus
- Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Hahn (HHN)plane STN - HHN
- Take the bus from Frankfurt-Hahn Airport to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillonbus
- Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Metzbus
10h 12m€91–319
Brighton to Metz by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Metz is to bus which costs €60 - €120 and takes 15h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Brighton to Metz is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs €220 - €430.
No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Metz. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Metz via London Victoria and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Metz. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Metz Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
The distance between Brighton and Metz is 850 km.
The best way to get from Brighton to Metz without a car is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs €220 - €430.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Brighton to Metz, including transfers.
Brighton to Metz bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.
Brighton to Metz train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
The best way to get from Brighton to Metz is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs €220 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 15h 43m.
What companies run services between Brighton, England and Metz, France?
You can take a train from Brighton to Metz Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Metz via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon in around 15h 43m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €22–220
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Hahn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–160
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–200
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from London City Airport to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–370
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Luxembourg via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–310
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €28–210
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–200
- Website
- condor.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–210
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from London City Airport to Luxembourg via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €250–420
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Luxembourg via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–280
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from London City Airport to Luxembourg via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €250–420
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Brighton to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Brighton to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €140–250
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Est to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Forbach to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €138
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Standard fare
- €138
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Brighton to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Train from Brighton to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Train from Brighton to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
Train from Brighton to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://www.gatwickexpress.com/
Train from Brighton to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://www.gatwickexpress.com/
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–50
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Forbach(F)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €26–95
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.com
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillon
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Frankfurt-Hahn Airport to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Metz - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Metz
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +352 2465 2465
- service@mobiliteit.lu
- Website
- mobiliteit.lu
Bus from Kirchberg, Réimerwee to Thionville, Foch Kiosque
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.mobiliteit.lu/en/
Bus from Kirchberg, Réimerwee to Thionville, Foch Kiosque
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.mobiliteit.lu/en/
Bus from Kirchberg, Réimerwee to Thionville, Foch Kiosque
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.mobiliteit.lu/en/
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–50
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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More Questions & Answers
Brighton to Metz bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Metz is 1h ahead of Brighton. It is currently 1:46 PM in Brighton and 2:46 PM in Metz.
Brighton to Metz train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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