The average train between Brighton and Sunderland takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton to Sunderland. 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 Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Sunderland station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
Brighton to Sunderland train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Sunderland train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Brighton to Sunderland train tickets online with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Brighton and Sunderland is 460.9 km. The road distance is 535 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Sunderland via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Newcastle in around 4h 59m.
