What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Brighton?

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Brighton is to bus which costs £85 - £130 and takes 21h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamburg to Brighton?

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Brighton is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs £55 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at St Peter's Church via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Brighton via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Brighton?

The distance between Hamburg and Brighton is 497 miles.

How do I travel from Hamburg to Brighton without a car?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Brighton without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 11h 10m and costs £260 - £460.

How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Brighton?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Hamburg to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Brighton bus from?

Hamburg to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Brighton train from?

Hamburg to Brighton train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Hamburg to Brighton?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Brighton is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs £55 - £250. Alternatively, you can train via Cologne, which costs £260 - £460 and takes 11h 10m, you could also bus, which costs £85 - £130 and takes 21h 43m.

Where does the Hamburg to Brighton bus arrive?

Hamburg to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Hamburg and Brighton?

Brighton is 1h behind Hamburg. It is currently 7:38 AM in Hamburg and 6:38 AM in Brighton.

Where does the Hamburg to Brighton train arrive?

Hamburg to Brighton train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

How do I get a train ticket from Hamburg to Brighton?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Hamburg to Brighton?

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

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There are 11 ways to get from Hamburg to Brighton by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, or car ferry

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Fly Hamburg Airport to London Gatwick Airport
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1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane HAM - LGW
4h 56m
£59–246
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain
11h 10m
£261–455
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to London Victoriabus N380 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Peter's Churchbus 025
21h 43m
£85–130
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Hamburg to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Brightoncar
9h 18m
£236–289
Fly Hamburg Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane HAM - LHR
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
6h 18m
£102–271
Fly Hamburg Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to London City Airport (LCY)plane HAM - LCY
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Brightontrain
7h 53m
£158–477
Fly Hamburg Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane HAM - STN
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain
6h 23m
£106–522
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BRE - STN
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain
7h 3m
£84–365
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane HAJ - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
7h 41m
£139–383
Train
1. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain
12h 50m
£217–399
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Hamburg to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Brightoncar
10h 22m
£146–249

Hamburg to Brighton by train

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Distance: 494.3 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Brighton, England?

easyJet, Eurowings, and Air France fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, 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 10m.

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