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The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Amsterdam
Showing times and prices for Apr 19
Cheapest price
$293
Average price
$397
Fastest journey
7 h 48 m
Average duration
8 h 14 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
387 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Amsterdam will cost around $397 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $293.
Fast trains
It's difficult to get from Brighton to Amsterdam without transferring at least once.
W59544+
915212:58 PM9h52Brighton station (BTN)11:50 PMAmsterdam Centraal$2931One-way1 transfer- W59524+915210:28 AM12h22Brighton station (BTN)11:50 PMAmsterdam Centraal$2931One-way1 transfer
- W59536+915211:58 AM10h52Brighton station (BTN)11:50 PMAmsterdam Centraal$2931One-way1 transfer
- G84500+915212:22 PM10h28Brighton station (BTN)11:50 PMAmsterdam Centraal$2931One-way1 transfer
- W59532+915211:28 AM11h22Brighton station (BTN)11:50 PMAmsterdam Centraal$2931One-way1 transfer
W60008+
Tube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+9116+
95476:47 AM7h48Brighton station (BTN)3:35 PMAmsterdam Centraal$4501One-way4 transfers- G84803+Tube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+9116+95476:26 AM8h09Brighton station (BTN)3:35 PMAmsterdam Centraal$4501One-way4 transfers
- W59556+91522:28 PM8h22Brighton station (BTN)11:50 PMAmsterdam Centraal$2931One-way1 transfer
- W59532+914011:28 AM8h22Brighton station (BTN)8:50 PMAmsterdam Centraal$3641One-way1 transfer
- G84520+91522:22 PM8h28Brighton station (BTN)11:50 PMAmsterdam Centraal$2931One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Brighton to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $42, and a train costs an average of $261.
Distance: 240 miles (387 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
$261 Average price | $96 Average price Cheapest |
6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
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Live departures
Brighton to Amsterdam train times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Amsterdam trains for tomorrow, Saturday, April 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G84803+Tube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+9126+9555 | On time 6:26 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 10h09 | 5:35 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
| G84803+Tube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+9116+9547 | On time 6:26 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 8h09 | 3:35 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
| W60008+Tube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+9116+9547 | 6:47 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 7h48 | 3:35 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
| W60008+Tube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+9126+9555 | 6:47 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 9h48 | 5:35 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
| G84804+Tube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+9126+9555 | 6:56 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 9h39 | 5:35 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
| W60010+Tube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+9126+9555 | 7:17 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 9h18 | 5:35 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
| W59630+Tube from London Bridge to London St Pancras International+9126+9555 | 7:26 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 9h09 | 5:35 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
| G84807 · W59416+9126+9555 | 7:56 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 8h39 | 5:35 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4 transfers | |
| G84480+9152 | On time 10:22 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 12h28 | 11:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| W59524+9152 | 10:28 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 12h22 | 11:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| W59524+9140 | 10:28 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 9h22 | 8:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| W59528+9140 | On time 10:58 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 8h52 | 8:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| W59528+9148 · 9387 | On time 10:58 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 12h22 | 12:20 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| W59528+9152 | On time 10:58 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 11h52 | 11:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| G84490+9152 | 11:22 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 11h28 | 11:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| W59532+9140 | 11:28 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 8h22 | 8:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| W59532+9152 | 11:28 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 11h22 | 11:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| W59536+9152 | 11:58 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 10h52 | 11:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| W59536+9148 · 9381 | 11:58 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 10h22 | 11:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| W59536+9148 · 9387 | 11:58 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 11h22 | 12:20 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| G84500+9152 | 12:22 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 10h28 | 11:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| W59540+9148 · 9387 | 12:28 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 10h52 | 12:20 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| W59540+9152 | 12:28 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 10h22 | 11:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| W59544+9148 · 9387 | 12:58 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 10h22 | 12:20 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| W59544+9148 · 9381 | 12:58 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 9h22 | 11:20 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| W59544+9152 | 12:58 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 9h52 | 11:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| G84510+9152 | 1:22 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 9h28 | 11:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| W59548+9152 | 1:28 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 9h22 | 11:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| W59548+9148 · 9387 | 1:28 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 9h52 | 12:20 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
| W59552+9152 | 1:58 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 8h52 | 11:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| G84520+9152 | 2:22 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 8h28 | 11:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
| W59556+9152 | 2:28 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 8h22 | 11:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
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Eurostar as well as Thameslink offer trains services from Brighton to Amsterdam.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Thameslink to find the best option for your trip from Brighton to Amsterdam.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton to Amsterdam
United Kingdom
Netherlands
Trains from Brighton to Amsterdam run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $261 (€208) but you can travel from only $42 (€33) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 16:14. The fastest train covers the 240 miles (387 km) distance in 6h 36m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $42 (€33)
Distance 240 miles (387 km) |
Average train duration 5h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $261 (€208) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 6h 36m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 4:14 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $42 (€33)
Train companies: Eurostar, Thameslink from Brighton to Amsterdam trainsEurostar, Thameslink trains will get you between Brighton and Amsterdam from $42 (€33). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Eurostar
About
Eurostar is a high-speed international rail service connecting the UK with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany, primarily via the Channel Tunnel. Since merging with Thalys in October 2023, Eurostar now operates an expanded network across Western Europe. Known for its city-center to city-center travel, Eurostar offers a convenient and environmentally friendly alternative to flying. Passengers can enjoy amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi and power sockets at every seat. Key destinations include London, Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, and Cologne, with seasonal services to other locations.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage included in standard ticket
Luggage storage
Dedicated luggage areas at the end of carriages and overhead racks
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type and timing of cancellation
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Café-bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, and light meals. First-class passengers receive complimentary meals on some routes
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price for all classes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/disembarking available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed for a fee. Large dogs not permitted except guide dogs
Quiet zone
Thameslink
About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 36m
Cheapest Price
$261 (€208)
Thameslink frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
FAQs: Trains from Brighton to Amsterdam
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Amsterdam by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Amsterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Train ticket prices from Brighton to Amsterdam can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $261 (€208), while the average price is around $261 (€208).
The train from Brighton to Amsterdam runs once a day and takes approximately 6h 36m.
The distance by train from Brighton to Amsterdam is 240 miles (387 km).
The first train from Brighton to Amsterdam leaves at 12:02 AM.
The last train from Brighton to Amsterdam leaves at 4:14 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Brighton to Amsterdam.
There is no direct train service currently available from Brighton to Amsterdam.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Brighton to Amsterdam.
The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Amsterdam is by flight, with a cost of around $42 (€33).
The Brighton to Amsterdam train journey offers a mix of scenic views, especially as you travel through the picturesque countryside of southern England and parts of the Netherlands, though much of the journey includes urban and industrial landscapes.
A day trip from Brighton to Amsterdam is not feasible due to the journey time of 6h 36m and a distance of 240 miles (387 km). Additionally, there is only 1 train per day.
In Amsterdam, you can enjoy a Canal Cruise for scenic views of the city's iconic canals and architecture. Visit the vibrant Jordaan district, known for its narrow streets, art galleries, and cafes. Explore the Albert Cuyp Market for a variety of goods and Dutch delicacies. Experience the Heineken Experience for an interactive brewery tour, or discover the NEMO Science Museum, a hands-on science center. Don't miss the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum for art, the historic Anne Frank House, the urban Vondelpark, and Dam Square featuring the Royal Palace.
Three to four days are ideal for exploring Amsterdam's main attractions, enjoying its museums, and experiencing its vibrant culture.
Yes, you can take the train from Brighton to Amsterdam.
Amsterdam is within the Schengen Area. Passport and visa requirements depend on your nationality. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
Popular day trips by train from Amsterdam include Antwerp, Rotterdam, Eindhoven, The Hague, Utrecht.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Brighton to Amsterdam among Omio's users.
Currently, UK citizens do not need a visa for short stays (up to 90 days in a 180-day period) for tourism or business in the Schengen Area. However, the new ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) is scheduled to launch in late 2026. Once active, this digital travel authorization will be a mandatory pre-travel requirement for all UK passport holders.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
The currency used in the Netherlands is the Euro (EUR). Travelers generally find it more convenient to use cards, as most places accept debit and credit cards, though having some cash on hand is useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Amsterdam, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like markets, public transport, and popular tourist spots. Scams involving overpriced or counterfeit tickets for canal tours and museums are common, so purchasing tickets from official vendors is advised. Additionally, some travelers report fake police officers asking to check wallets, so always ask for identification. Bicycle theft is also frequent, so securing bikes properly is important. Staying aware and using official services helps ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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