The average train between Brighton and Washington takes 6h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton to Washington. 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 Washington. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Washington at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Stevenage and take an average of 6h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Brighton to Washington? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Washington. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Washington station via Stevenage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
Brighton to Washington train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Washington train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Brighton and Washington is 462.1 km. The road distance is 540 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to South Hylton via Stevenage, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 6h.