What is the cheapest way to get from Brighton to Durham?

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Durham is to bus which costs £60 - £160 and takes 10h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brighton to Durham?

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Durham is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £95 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Durham. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Sutton Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Durham. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Durham via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Brighton to Durham?

The distance between Brighton and Durham is 309 miles. The road distance is 313.2 miles.

How do I travel from Brighton to Durham without a car?

The best way to get from Brighton to Durham without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £95 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Brighton to Durham?

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Brighton to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Durham bus from?

Brighton to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Durham train from?

Brighton to Durham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train or bus from Brighton to Durham?

The best way to get from Brighton to Durham is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 10h 39m.

Where does the Brighton to Durham bus arrive?

Brighton to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Brighton to Durham train arrive?

Brighton to Durham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Durham is 313 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Brighton to Durham.

How do I get a train ticket from Brighton to Durham?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Brighton to Durham?

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Where can I stay near Durham?

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Brighton to Durham - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Brighton to Durham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Durhamtrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
4h 48m
£98–162
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Sutton Streetbus 598
10h 39m
£63–156
Drive 311.3 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Durhamcar 311.3 mi
5h 48m
£77–111
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
5h 13m
£89–341
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Durhamtrain
6h 14m
£168–257
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
5h 14m
£118–272
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
6h 10m
£82–232
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
6h 52m
£152–389
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
4. Take the train from York to Durhamtrain
7h 20m
£136–367
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
7h 29m
£144–397
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
7h 4m
£108–243

Brighton to Durham by train

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Distance: 306.9 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Durham, England?

You can take a train from Brighton to Durham via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Sutton Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 10h 39m.

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