There are 9 ways to get from Brighton to Dessel by train (Eurostar), 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Turnhouttrain Ic / ...
6h 55m€182–280Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus
- Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 to Turnhout Warande perron 1bus X41 / ...
15h 5m€50–79Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Brighton to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Desselcar
5h 1m€198–232Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
- Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane LCY - RTM
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Moltrain
6h 25m€166–440Train via London
- Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Turnhouttrain Ic / ...
7h 6m€92–170Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Brighton to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Desselcar
6h 10m€93–188Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
- Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane LHR - BRU
- Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Moltrain
7h 31m€137–338Fly London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LGW - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Moltrain
7h 6m€105–319Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LCY - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Moltrain
7h 43m€191–506
Brighton to Dessel by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Dessel is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 15h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Brighton to Dessel is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h 1m and costs €190 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Dessel. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Dessel Markt via London Victoria, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3 and Turnhout Warande perron 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Dessel. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Turnhout via London St Pancras Intl and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Brighton and Dessel is 555 km.
The best way to get from Brighton to Dessel without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €180 - €280.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Brighton to Dessel, including transfers.
Brighton to Dessel bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.
Brighton to Dessel train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
The best way to get from Brighton to Dessel is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €180 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 15h 5m.
What companies run services between Brighton, England and Dessel, Belgium?
You can take a train from Brighton to Dessel Markt via London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, Turnhout, and Turnhout Station perron 2 in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Dessel Markt via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A3, Turnhout Warande perron 1, and Turnhout Warande perron 3 in around 15h 5m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City Airport to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–280
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–200
Flights from London City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–280
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €36
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Brighton to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €34
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €36
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Brighton to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Brighton to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €34
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Brighton to Dessel bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Brighton to Dessel train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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