The average train between South Shields and Brighton takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. There is an hourly train service from South Shields to Brighton. 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 South Shields and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Brighton at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Brighton. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Brighton station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
South Shields to Brighton train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
South Shields to Brighton train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Brighton station.
The distance between South Shields and Brighton is 471.7 km. The road distance is 532 km.
You can take a subway from South Shields to Brighton via Central Station, Newcastle, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 59m.
