What is the cheapest way to get from Durham to Brighton?

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Brighton is to bus which costs £45 - £100 and takes 8h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Durham to Brighton?

The fastest way to get from Durham to Brighton is to train via London which takes 4h 22m and costs £110 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Dolphin Centre and arriving at Preston Circus via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Brighton via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Durham to Brighton?

The distance between Durham and Brighton is 309 miles. The road distance is 313.2 miles.

How do I travel from Durham to Brighton without a car?

The best way to get from Durham to Brighton without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 22m and costs £110 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Durham to Brighton?

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Durham to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Brighton bus from?

Durham to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Brighton train from?

Durham to Brighton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.

Train or bus from Durham to Brighton?

The best way to get from Durham to Brighton is to train via London which takes 4h 22m and costs £110 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £100 and takes 8h 55m.

Where does the Durham to Brighton bus arrive?

Durham to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Durham to Brighton train arrive?

Durham to Brighton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Durham to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Brighton is 313 miles. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Durham to Brighton.

How do I get a train ticket from Durham to Brighton?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Durham to Brighton?

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Durham to King's Crosstrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
4h 22m
£116–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 815
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Preston Circusbus 025
8h 55m
£49–95
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain
7h 52m
£74–147
Drive 311.4 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Brightoncar 311.4 mi
5h 51m
£78–112
Fly Newcastle to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
5h 14m
£96–320
Train
1. Take the train from Durham to Stevenagetrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Stevenage to Brightontrain Cambridge - Brighton
4h 34m
£122–151
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
5h 31m
£112–268
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
5h 33m
£105–246
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
7h 28m
£140–371
Fly Newcastle to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
7h 4m
£118–227

Durham to Brighton by train

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Distance: 306.9 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Durham, England and Brighton, England?

You can take a train from Durham to Brighton via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Durham to Preston Circus via Darlington, Dolphin Centre, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 8h 55m.

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