The average train between Middlesbrough and Brighton takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Middlesbrough to Brighton. 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 Middlesbrough and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Brighton at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Brighton station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Middlesbrough to Brighton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Middlesbrough station.
Middlesbrough to Brighton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Brighton train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Brighton is 423.2 km. The road distance is 469 km.
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Brighton via York, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 40m.