The average train between Heidelberg and Brighton takes 10h 20m and the fastest train takes 8h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg 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 3 times a day between Heidelberg and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 3:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 4:13 PM which arrives into Brighton at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 10h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Brighton station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
Heidelberg to Brighton train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Brighton train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Heidelberg to Brighton train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Heidelberg and Brighton is 648.7 km. The road distance is 933 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Brighton via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 9h 26m.