The average train between Brighton and Seaham takes 5h 40m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton to Seaham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Brighton and Seaham. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Seaham at 6:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Brighton to Seaham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Seaham. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Seaham station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
Brighton to Seaham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Seaham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Brighton to Seaham train tickets online with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Brighton and Seaham is 453.2 km. The road distance is 543 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Seaham via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 5h 23m.