The average train between Hamburg and Brighton takes 11h 46m and the fastest train takes 10h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg 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 5 times a day between Hamburg and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Brighton at 11:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 11h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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10h 58m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hamburg to Brighton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Brighton station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.
Hamburg to Brighton train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Brighton train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Hamburg to Brighton train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and Thameslink.
The distance between Hamburg and Brighton is 753.3 km. The road distance is 1,113 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Brighton via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 11h 11m.