Durham to Brighton by train

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Overview: trains from Durham to Brighton

Find the key information for travelling by train from Durham to Brighton, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:59 View journey
Last train 22:59 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 27m View journey
Distance (km) 450
Trains / day 33 View all
Cheapest journey CA$261.95 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 3m
Train operators 8

Durham to Brighton by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Durham to Brighton? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 450 kilometres.

Train cost between Durham and Brighton

Average fares along this route:

  • The cheapest ticket price: CA$261.95

  • Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:

Finding cheap train tickets

Booking in advance is clearly one of the easiest ways to save on tickets. Follow these other tips to find cheap train tickets for travel in Europe:

  • Opt for the basic, “no-frills” class of service (which is still sure to deliver a comfortable ride)

  • Travel with a budget train operator

  • Consider choosing a rail pass if you plan to travel extensively

  • Book off-peak fares (tickets are cheaper midweek and outside peak hours)

  • Select a non-flexible fare

  • Ride slower trains as opposed to the pricier high-speed fares

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And last but not least, compare ticket prices on Rail Europe. We automatically compile all ticket offers in one easy search so you can choose by price, timing or whatever is driving your journey.

Departure frequency and timetable from Durham to Brighton

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Durham to Brighton:

  • 04:59 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 22:59 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 06:12 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 22:14 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 28 minutes from Durham toward Brighton.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 33 trains serving this route each day.

Train duration for trips from Durham to Brighton

The swiftest journey time on this route is 4 hours and 27 minutes, crossing a total distance of 450 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Durham and Brighton?

You can secure tickets for travel between Durham and Brighton up to 5 and a half months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Maximising your travels to Brighton

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Brighton.

FAQs about the train journey from Durham to Brighton

Want to know more about your journey from Durham to Brighton? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The trip from Durham to Brighton covers a distance of 450 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.