The cheapest and fastest trains from Durham to Brighton
Cheapest price
$128
Average price
$209
Fastest journey
4 h 38 m
Average duration
4 h 39 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
450 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Durham to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Durham to Brighton will cost around $209 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $128.
It's difficult to get from Durham to Brighton without transferring at least once.
Y11961+
G84491
L37222+
C40880+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+
X10186
L37225+
C14458+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+
X10084
Y11963+
G84501
C75198+
C07095+
W59542
Y11963+
G84501
Y11961+
G84491
L37222+
C40880+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+
X10186
L37225+
C14458+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+
X10084
C75198+
C07095+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+
X10134Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Durham to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Durham to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, and a train costs an average of €89.
Distance: 279 miles (450 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€114 Average price | €60 Average price Cheapest |
5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 3m Average total duration 9h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Durham to Brighton train times
The table below shows live departures for Durham to Brighton trains for tomorrow, Monday, December 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L37222+ C40880+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+ X10186 | On time 8:18 AM Durham station (DHM) | 4h39 | 12:57 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 3 transfers | |
Y11961+ G84491 | On time 8:39 AM Durham station (DHM) | 4h39 | 1:18 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
C75198+ C07095+ W59542 | On time 8:48 AM Durham station (DHM) | 4h55 | 1:43 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
C75198+ C07095+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+ X10134 | On time 8:48 AM Durham station (DHM) | 4h39 | 1:27 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 3 transfers | |
L37225+ C14458+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+ X10084 | On time 9:18 AM Durham station (DHM) | 4h39 | 1:57 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 3 transfers | |
Y11963+ G84501 | On time 9:40 AM Durham station (DHM) | 4h38 | 2:18 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
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Why should you book Durham to Brighton trains with Omio?
LNER operates all train services from Durham to Brighton. Omio is the only official third party seller for LNER tickets.
Why book with Omio vs LNER?
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare LNER with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Durham to Brighton.
Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Official reseller: LNER tickets can only be bought on Omio or LNER's website as Omio is the only official third party seller for LNER tickets. Trainline, RailEurope, and Rail.Ninja do not sell LNER tickets as they are not official sellers.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Durham to Brighton.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Durham to Brighton
Trains from Durham to Brighton run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $111 (€89) but you can travel from only $43 (€34) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 20:09. The fastest train covers the 279 miles (450 km) distance in 4h 45m.
Distance 279 miles (450 km) |
Average train duration 4h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $111 (€89) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 45m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 20:09 |
Train companies: LNER from Durham to Brighton trainsLNER trains will get you between Durham and Brighton from $43 (€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: Trains from Durham to Brighton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Durham 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
Popular train stations from Durham to Brighton
- 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.
- 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 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
- 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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