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Brighton to Essen

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$417.71
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$25.32–$544.28

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.52–$1,012.62
Plane from London City Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$556.94

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.30–$341.76

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$632.89

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$1,139.20
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$417.71
Plane from London City Airport to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$405.05
Plane from London City Airport to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.26–$493.65

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.92–$632.89
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$94.93–$531.63

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$31.64–$329.10

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from London Victoria to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
12h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$56.96–$82.28

Sindbad

Phone:
+48 801 22 33 44
Website:
sindbad.pl/en/home
Bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND,
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.28–$101.26

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$113.92
Train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$41.77
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$16.46–$41.77
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.02–$30.38
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.78–$55.69

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$215.18
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$151.89
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.24–$88.60
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$82.28–$177.21
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.85–$63.29

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$54.43–$62.02
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.18–$39.24
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.18–$37.97
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.71–$41.77
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.58–$30.38

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.39–$16.46

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Southern

Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from Brighton to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$24.05–$34.18

Gatwick Express

Phone:
+44 345 850 1530
Website:
gatwickexpress.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey/timetables
Train from Brighton to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.04–$59.49

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Brighton to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$39.24–$82.28
Train from Brighton to Farringdon
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$37.97–$75.95

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Essen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.49–$15.19

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
6 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Köln Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.59–$11.39
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.04–$4.56

VIAS Rail GmbH

Phone:
069 450099650
Website:
vias-online.de/
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85

Eurobahn

Phone:
0180 6 9 27 37 27
Website:
eurobahn.de/
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$12.02–$16.46

London Underground (Tube)

Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
Train from Victoria station to Tottenham
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.54–$6.33

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$53.16

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Essen is to train and bus which costs $70.65 - $173.91 and takes 14h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Essen is to train and fly which takes 6h and costs $141.30 - $445.65 .

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Essen. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Essen Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

How far is it from Brighton to Essen?

The distance between Brighton and Essen is 759 km.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Essen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 7h 57m and costs $119.57 - $467.39 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Brighton to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Essen train from?

Brighton to Essen train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

What is the time difference between Brighton and Essen?

Essen is 1h ahead of Brighton. It is currently 07:19 in Brighton and 08:19 in Essen.

Where does the Brighton to Essen train arrive?

Brighton to Essen train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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