Brighton to Durham by train

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

Train cost for travel between Brighton and Durham

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is €94.35, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Brighton to Durham departure frequency and train timetable

With 61 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 13 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:10 and the last one is at 23:37. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:10, with the last one at 23:42.

Travel time and distance between Brighton and Durham

The route’s fastest journey takes 4 hours and 23 minutes, covering a total of 450 kilometres.

Booking Brighton to Durham trains in advance

Booking your Brighton to Durham tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 5 and a half months before departure.

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Making your Brighton to Durham travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Durham.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Brighton to Durham by train?

The train journey between Brighton and Durham covers 450 kilometres.

How much does the train from Brighton to Durham cost?

The minimum fare on this route is €94.35. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . If booked 7 days before departure, the cost is approximately .

When can tickets be purchased for trains travelling from Brighton to Durham?

You can book your tickets 5 and a half months in advance for this route.

What’s the travel time from Brighton to Durham by train?

The fastest journey is 4 hours and 23 minutes.