The average train between Essen and Brighton and Hove takes 8h 5m and the fastest train takes 7h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Brighton and Hove. 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 and Hove. 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 and Hove at 6:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 8h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Brighton and Hove. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Brighton and Hove station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
Essen to Brighton and Hove train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Brighton and Hove train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brighton station.
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The distance between Essen and Brighton and Hove is 503.1 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 10m.