The cheapest and fastest trains from Hartlepool to Brighton
Cheapest price
£95
Average price
£103
Fastest journey
5 h 25 m
Average duration
5 h 36 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
435 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hartlepool to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hartlepool to Brighton will cost around £103 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £95.
Of the 2 trains that leave Hartlepool for Brighton 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 435 km distance in an average of 5 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 46 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 Hartlepool to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hartlepool to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a flight costs an average of £169.
Distance: 435 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£103 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest | £169 Average Price |
4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 0m Average total duration 9h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Hartlepool to Brighton train times
The table below shows live departures for Hartlepool to Brighton trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 18 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:41 Hartlepool | 5h46 | 12:27 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:02 Hartlepool | 5h25 | 13:27 Brighton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hartlepool to Brighton
Trains from Hartlepool to Brighton run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £83 but you can travel from only £34 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 17:39. The fastest train covers the 435 km distance in 5h 25m.
Distance 435 km |
Average train duration 4h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £83 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 25m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 17:39 |
Train companies: Grand Central Trains from Hartlepool to Brighton trainsGrand Central Trains trains will get you between Hartlepool and Brighton from £34. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Hartlepool to Brighton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hartlepool to Brighton 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 Brighton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Hartlepool and Brighton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 18:25 Saturday 07:00 - 18:25 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, There is only one platform and no major access difficulties. Step free access from car park to station entrance. Approximately 70 unmarked spaces.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport will pick up/drop off at the station front.
- 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
- 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
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