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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Brighton is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 9h 23m.

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 20m and costs £60 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Durham University Palatine Centre and arriving at St Peter's Church via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

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 20m.

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 20m and costs £60 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Durham to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Brighton bus from?

Durham to Brighton bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Durham University Palatine Centre station.

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.

Train or bus from Durham to Brighton?

The best way to get from Durham to Brighton is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 9h 23m.

Where does the Durham to Brighton bus arrive?

Durham to Brighton bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrival Hall.

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 49m to drive from Durham to Brighton.

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

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Durham to Brighton by train, bus, 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 20m
£61–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Durham University Palatine Centre to London Victoria Coach Station Arrival Hallbus megabus M20
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Peter's Churchbus 025
9h 23m
£25–42
Drive 311.4 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Brightoncar 311.4 mi
5h 49m
£77–111
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
£83–294
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 40m
£53–258
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 30m
£107–253
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 34m
£74–196
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
7h 8m
£105–340
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham 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
6h 54m
£84–251
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
7h 19m
£109–279
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 1m
£79–297

Durham to Brighton by train

145Weekly Trains

4h 20mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 306.8 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham University Palatine Centre to St Peter's Church via London Victoria Coach Station Arrival Hall and London Victoria in around 9h 23m.

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