The average train between Brighton and Gateshead takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. There is an hourly train service from Brighton to Gateshead. 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 Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 1:34 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 Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Gateshead station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Brighton to Gateshead train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Gateshead train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Brighton to Gateshead train tickets online with Thameslink and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Brighton and Gateshead is 470 km. The road distance is 516 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Newcastle via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 4h 19m.