The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Durham
Cheapest price
$174
Average price
$174
Fastest journey
4 h 43 m
Average duration
4 h 43 m
Trains per day
1
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Durham will cost around $174 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $174.
Of the 1 trains that leave Brighton for Durham on Thu, Nov 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 450 km distance in an average of 4 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 43 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 4 h 43 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 and bus 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 bus with prices starting from €24. 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 bus costs an average of €24, and a train costs an average of €95.
Distance: 279 miles (450 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€114 Average price | €38 Average price Cheapest |
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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Live departures
Brighton to Durham train times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Durham trains for tomorrow, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:39 AM Brighton | 4h43 | 9:22 AM Durham | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton to Durham
Distance 279 miles (450 km) |
Average train duration 4h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $116 (€95) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 43m |
First train 03:05 |
Last train 21:29 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Brighton to Durham start from as low as $116 (€95) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $139 (€114) depending on the train type and class.
Train companies: LNER from Brighton to Durham trainsLNER trains will get you between Brighton and Durham from $29 (€24). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Brighton to Durham
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
Popular train stations from Brighton to Durham
- 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 - 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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