- Must visit
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Museum inside the Royal Pavilion Estate covering Brighton’s history, fashion, art, and design in one of the city’s core heritage sites.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€22
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€22
Fastest journey on Sep 19
1 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
1 h 11 m
Trains on Sep 19
20
Distance
65 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cosham to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cosham to Brighton will cost around €22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €22.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 20 trains from Cosham to Brighton, including 20 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 65 km distance in an average of 1 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 1 h 11 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cosham to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €26, while a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 40 miles (65 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€26 Average price Cheapest | €14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (1h 13m by train vs 1h 24m by car). Tickets start at around €26 compared to roughly €14 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Southern.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Cosham to Brighton trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:53 PM Cosham | 6h04 | 5:57 AM Brighton | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
![]() | 6:54 AM Cosham | 1h10 | 8:04 AM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:24 AM Cosham | 1h11 | 8:35 AM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:54 AM Cosham | 1h11 | 9:05 AM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:24 AM Cosham | 1h11 | 9:35 AM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:54 AM Cosham | 1h11 | 10:05 AM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:25 AM Cosham | 1h10 | 10:35 AM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:54 AM Cosham | 1h11 | 11:05 AM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:24 AM Cosham | 1h11 | 11:35 AM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:54 AM Cosham | 1h11 | 12:05 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:24 AM Cosham | 1h11 | 12:35 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:54 AM Cosham | 1h11 | 1:05 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:24 PM Cosham | 1h11 | 1:35 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:54 PM Cosham | 1h11 | 2:05 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:24 PM Cosham | 1h12 | 2:36 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:54 PM Cosham | 1h11 | 3:05 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:24 PM Cosham | 1h11 | 3:35 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:54 PM Cosham | 1h11 | 4:05 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:24 PM Cosham | 1h11 | 4:35 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:54 PM Cosham | 1h11 | 5:05 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:24 PM Cosham | 1h11 | 5:35 PM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Cosham to Brighton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €26 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:29, the last at 23:31. The fastest train covers the 40 miles (65 km) distance in 1h 11m.
Distance 40 miles (65 km) |
Average train duration 1h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 11m |
First train 4:29 AM |
Last train 11:31 PM |
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Discover the best of Brighton — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brighton trip today.
Museum inside the Royal Pavilion Estate covering Brighton’s history, fashion, art, and design in one of the city’s core heritage sites.
Elegant historic house displaying decorative art, period interiors, and changing exhibitions. Strong choice for design and Regency culture.
Leading contemporary art gallery in the Royal Pavilion Estate, showing international artists and thought-provoking modern exhibitions.
Historic maze of narrow alleys filled with independent shops and old buildings. Essential for atmosphere, strolling, and Brighton character.
Open-air shopping district known for colourful streets, murals, markets, and creative independent culture. Popular with locals and visitors alike.
Wide seafront promenade ideal for walking, cycling, and sea views, linking major Brighton attractions along the coast.
Fresh local cod or haddock in crisp batter with chips. A British seaside staple strongly associated with Brighton’s beachfront food culture.
Kippers are herring split, salted and cold-smoked. Traditionally eaten for breakfast on the south coast and valued for their rich smoky flavour.
A Sussex pub classic of slow-braised beef cooked in dark ale, often with root vegetables. It reflects the county’s strong brewing and farming traditions.
Elegant fine dining destination in The Lanes serving refined tasting menus with strong local sourcing and a calm intimate atmosphere.
Well-known independent pizzeria using wood-fired ovens and quality toppings. Casual, lively and popular for a relaxed meal near the seafront.
Acclaimed modern British restaurant with tasting menus, polished service and creative seasonal cooking in central Brighton.
Brighton is pricier than many UK cities. Hotels, seafront dining, and attractions add up, though buses and casual eats help keep daily costs manageable.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise 10-12.5% is standard for good service. Round up taxi fares. Tipping in cafes is optional.
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Brighton Railway Station -> Churchill Square, Brighton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cosham to Brighton by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Brighton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Cosham to Brighton trains use the Cosham to Brighton station pair. Use this guide to compare Cosham and Brighton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Cosham has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Cosham.
Wi-Fi is available at Cosham.
Ticket office support is available at Cosham.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Cosham: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Cosham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cosham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is step-free access to Platform 2 (for trains towards Portsmouth / Havant) from the station forecourt (via side entrance). Step-free access to Platform 1 (towards Fareham / Southampton) is via short ramp (1:11, 13m long) from street. Access between platforms is via level crossing (typically 100m). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Brighton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Grand Central, The Cyclist
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Brighton. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is available at Brighton. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brighton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brighton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Jurys Inn Brighton, Ibis Brighton City Centre, My Brighton Hotel.