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Compare train and coach 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 £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £86.
Distance: 450 km
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4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 21m Average total duration 9h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Durham from Brighton by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Brighton to Durham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Brighton to Durham
Travel to Durham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brighton to Durham.

You can get to Durham from Brighton 2 different ways: coach or train.
The cheapest way to go to Durham from Brighton is by taking a coach, which costs on average £34.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Brighton to Durham:
A coach is £39 less than a train with an average ticket price of £73 from Brighton to Durham.
The quickest way to travel from Brighton to Durham is by train, which takes on average 4 h 43 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 11 h 8 min of travel time.
Durham is approximately 278 miles away from Brighton.
The average frequency per day from Brighton to Durham is:
- 3 coaches a day.
- 5 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brighton and Durham as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Brighton to Durham:
The following travel companies offer services from Brighton to Durham:
- National Express can take you to Durham by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for National Express from Brighton to Durham for £34.
- LNER can get you to Durham by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with LNER from Brighton to Durham for £73 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Brighton to Durham with the following travel companies:
- You can book a direct coach with.
- You can book a direct train with.
Direct services to Durham tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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