4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Durham
Cheapest price
£49
Average price
£63
Fastest journey
4 h 34 m
Average duration
4 h 47 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
450 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton to Durham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Durham will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £49.
Of the 2 trains that leave Brighton for Durham 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 450 km distance in an average of 4 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 59 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.
10:444h34Brighton15:18Durham£491One-way0 changes- 6:564h59Brighton11:55Durham£771One-way0 changes
- 10:444h34Brighton15:18Durham£491One-way0 changes
- 6:564h59Brighton11:55Durham£771One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Brighton to Durham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Durham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £49.
Distance: 450 km
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£73 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 23m Average total duration 9h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Brighton to Durham train times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Durham trains for today, Thursday 9 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:36 Brighton | 4h49 | 13:25 Durham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:39 Brighton | 4h39 | 13:18 Durham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton to Durham
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Trains from Brighton to Durham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:49, the last at 22:11. The fastest train covers the 450 km distance in 4h 34m.
Distance 450 km |
Average train duration 4h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 34m |
First train 4:49 |
Last train 22:11 |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway from Brighton to Durham trainsLondon North Eastern Railway trains will get you between Brighton and Durham from £25. 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 Durham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Durham 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 Durham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Brighton and Durham
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
ShoppingParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:50 - 21:00 Sunday 07:10 - 21:45
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, Booking Hall
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- 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: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platform 1. All platforms have covered areas
- Storage location: Station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike 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
ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 18:00 Saturday 07:00 - 17:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
- Car Park: Short stay
- 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 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 Concourse of both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Points on both platforms.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Points on both platforms.
- 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 Waiting Room Platform 1 opening hours Monday to Saturday - 04:00 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:00 Platform 2 opening hours Monday to Saturday 05:30 - 20:00 Sunday 09:00 - 20:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: North end of Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the station car park.
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