The average train between Brighton and Durham takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton to Durham. 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 hourly between Brighton and Durham. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Durham at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Durham. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Durham station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Brighton to Durham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Durham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Durham station.
Book your Brighton to Durham train tickets online with Thameslink and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Brighton and Durham is 449.5 km. The road distance is 494 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Durham via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 4h 49m.