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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Darlington
Cheapest price
£119
Average price
£143
Fastest journey
4 h 24 m
Average duration
4 h 41 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
422 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton to Darlington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Darlington will cost around £143 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £119.
Of the 2 trains that leave Brighton for Darlington every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 422 km distance in an average of 4 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 58 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Brighton to Darlington
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Darlington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, and a train costs an average of £99.
Distance: 422 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£132 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 28m Average total duration Fastest 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 22m Average total duration 9h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Brighton to Darlington train times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Darlington trains for tomorrow, Monday 17 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:58 Brighton | 4h24 | 09:22 Darlington | 0 changesdirect | |
| 05:09 Brighton | 4h58 | 10:07 Darlington | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton to Darlington
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Trains from Brighton to Darlington run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £99 but you can travel from only £38 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:45, the last at 21:48. The fastest train covers the 422 km distance in 4h 24m.
Distance 422 km |
Average train duration 4h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £99 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 24m |
First train 03:45 |
Last train 21:48 |
Train companies: Thameslink from Brighton to Darlington trainsThameslink trains will get you between Brighton and Darlington from £38. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Brighton to Darlington train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Darlington by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Darlington, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Brighton and Darlington
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
- Located in the main concourse
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWC
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:00 - 19:10 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is outside the ticket office on platforms 1 and 2.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There is an unheated waiting area on platform 1, 2 and 3
- Storage location: Platform 3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: text phones are available and staff are on hand to assist as required due to no low level phones
- Accessible taxis: Generally available but advance booking recommended
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets can be accessed from all platforms. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Reception on Platform 1 upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: stations front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement coach services depart from the station entrance
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