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

The cheapest way to get from County Durham to Brighton is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from County Durham to Brighton is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £95 - £170.

Is there a direct train between County Durham and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from County Durham to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Bishop Auckland and arriving at Brighton via Darlington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from County Durham to Brighton?

The distance between County Durham and Brighton is 299 miles. The road distance is 305.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from County Durham to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £95 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from County Durham to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the County Durham to Brighton train from?

County Durham to Brighton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Darlington station.

Where does the County Durham to Brighton train arrive?

County Durham to Brighton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from County Durham to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between County Durham to Brighton is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from County Durham to Brighton.

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

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

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County Durham to Brighton - 10 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from County Durham to Brighton by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to King's Crosstrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
4h 52m
£97–163
Drive 303.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from County Durham to Brightoncar 303.5 mi
5h 45m
£75–107
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
6h 8m
£100–369
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Darlington to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain
6h 21m
£157–253
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
6h 24m
£128–299
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
6h 48m
£97–264
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Darlington to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
7h 42m
£133–363
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Darlington to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
7h 42m
£141–303
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Brightontrain
8h 4m
£128–313
Train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
4. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
7h 55m
£120–272

County Durham to Brighton by train

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4h 52mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from County Durham to Brighton.

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Distance: 296.8 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from Bishop Auckland to Brighton via Darlington, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 52m.

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