The average train between Whitby and Brighton takes 6h 36m and the fastest train takes 6h 26m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Whitby 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 twice a week between Whitby and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 10:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitby is at 6:37 PM which arrives into Brighton at 1:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Darlington and take an average of 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Whitby station and arriving at Brighton station via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
Whitby to Brighton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitby station.
Whitby to Brighton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Whitby to Brighton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Thameslink.
The distance between Whitby and Brighton is 408.1 km. The road distance is 536 km.
You can take a train from Whitby to Brighton via Darlington, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 30m.