How to travel from Southampton to Brighton

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Compare train and bus for Southampton to Brighton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $21, and a bus costs an average of $32.

Distance: 55 miles (89 km)

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$33

Average price

Cheapest

$53

Average price

2h 40m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 10m

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30m

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3h 42m

Average total duration

3h 12m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Southern

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Southampton to Brighton

How to get from Southampton to Brighton by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Southampton to Brighton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • SouthernX96553
    10:50 AM1h45
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    12:35 PMBrighton station (BTN)
    $321One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • SouthernX96553
    10:50 AM1h45
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    12:35 PMBrighton station (BTN)
    $321One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SouthernX96553
    10:50 AM1h45
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    12:35 PMBrighton station (BTN)
    $321One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SouthernX96674
    9:20 AM1h45
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    11:05 AMBrighton station (BTN)
    $321One-way
    0 transfers
  • SouthernX96592
    10:20 AM1h45
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    12:05 PMBrighton station (BTN)
    $321One-way
    0 transfers
  • SouthernX96634
    9:50 AM1h45
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    11:35 AMBrighton station (BTN)
    $321One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:25 AM5h55
    Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)
    12:20 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)
    $611One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:25 AM6h05
    Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)
    12:30 PMBrighton, Preston Circus
    $611One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:05 AM6h15
    Southampton Central (SOU)
    12:20 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)
    $611One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Southampton to Brighton

Travel to Brighton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Southampton to Brighton.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Southampton and Brighton including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Southampton to Brighton is a train with an average price of $21 (€17).

This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Brighton:

A train is $11 (€9) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Southampton to Brighton costing on average $32 (€26).

The fastest way to travel from Southampton to Brighton is by train with an average journey time of 1h 45m.

Other travel options to Brighton take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 32m.

The distance from Southampton to Brighton is approximately 55 miles (89 km).
The average frequency per day from Southampton to Brighton is:
  • Around 17 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Brighton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Southampton to Brighton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
  • Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Brighton, Preston Circus.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Southampton to Brighton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Brighton by bus.
  • Travel with Southern, South Western Railway, Southern to go to Brighton by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Southampton to Brighton:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Southern.
Omio customers who travel from Southampton to Brighton often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Victoria (VIC), London Gatwick Airport, London Bridge (LBG), Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brighton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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