Sunderland to Brighton Trains

Sunderland to Brighton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sunderland and Brighton takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland 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.

5h 31m
Duration: 332 mi
Distance: £151
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Newcastle

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Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...

4h 54m

£125–173

Sunderland to Brighton train times

Trains run hourly between Sunderland and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Brighton at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:19 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 2:43 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
10:55 AM → 3:43 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
11:57 AM → 4:43 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:57 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 2:43 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
10:55 AM → 3:43 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:57 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 2:43 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
10:55 AM → 3:43 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:57 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 2:43 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
10:55 AM → 3:43 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:57 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 24m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 2:43 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
10:55 AM → 3:43 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:57 AM → 12:43 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
9:56 AM → 2:43 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
10:55 AM → 3:43 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:19 AM → 2:43 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
10:14 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
11:14 AM → 4:43 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
12:14 PM → 5:43 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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