The average train between Brighton and Essen takes 9h 53m and the fastest train takes 7h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Brighton to Essen. 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 3 times a day between Brighton and Essen. The earliest departure is at 9:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 4:28 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 9h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Essen. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Essen station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.
Brighton to Essen train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Essen train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Brighton to Essen train tickets online with Thameslink, Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Brighton and Essen is 503.6 km. The road distance is 759 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 7h 27m.
