The average train between Whitley Bay and Brighton takes 5h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. There is an hourly train service from Whitley Bay 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 Whitley Bay and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitley Bay is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Brighton at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 21m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Whitley Bay to Brighton? 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 Whitley Bay to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Newcastle station and arriving at Brighton station via King's Cross station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
Whitley Bay to Brighton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
Whitley Bay to Brighton train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Brighton station.
The distance between Whitley Bay and Brighton is 476.4 km. The road distance is 535 km.
You can take a subway from Whitley Bay to Brighton via Central Station, Newcastle, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 3m.