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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Brighton is to drive which costs £75 - £110 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Brighton is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £95 - £170.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Brighton via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Durham to Brighton?

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

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

The best way to get from Durham to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £95 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Durham to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Brighton train from?

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

Where does the Durham to Brighton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Durham to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Brighton is 313 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Durham to Brighton.

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

Book your Durham to Brighton train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1795+ hotels available in Brighton.

Durham to Brighton - 9 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Durham to Brighton by train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to King's Crosstrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
4h 21m
£99–162
Drive 311.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Durham to Brightoncar 311.4 mi
5h 50m
£77–110
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
5h 19m
£95–325
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Durham to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain
5h 39m
£166–257
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
5h 36m
£117–269
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
5h 31m
£93–250
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
6h 44m
£143–369
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
6h 46m
£150–303
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
7h 10m
£123–273

Durham to Brighton by train

145Weekly Trains

4h 21mAverage Duration

£99Cheapest Price

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Distance: 306.9 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Brighton via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 21m.

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