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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Brighton station (BTN)
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$15
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$23
Fastest journey on Sep 20
1 h 19 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
1 h 19 m
Trains on Sep 20
21
Distance
67 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Brighton station (BTN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Brighton station (BTN) will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 21 trains from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Brighton station (BTN), including 7 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 67 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 19 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 1 h 19 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.
C932359:18 AM1h34Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)10:52 AMBrighton station (BTN)$151One-way0 transfers- C9324010:18 AM1h34Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)11:52 AMBrighton station (BTN)$151One-way0 transfers
- C932298:18 AM1h34Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)9:52 AMBrighton station (BTN)$151One-way0 transfers
- C9324912:18 PM1h34Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)1:52 PMBrighton station (BTN)$151One-way0 transfers
- C932257:18 AM1h34Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)8:52 AMBrighton station (BTN)$151One-way0 transfers
- X07037_G26405 · C223809:45 AM1h19Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)11:04 AMBrighton station (BTN)$301One-way1 transfer
- X07036_G26412 · C2238710:45 AM1h19Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)12:04 PMBrighton station (BTN)$301One-way1 transfer
- X07034_G26426 · C2236512:45 PM1h19Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)2:04 PMBrighton station (BTN)$201One-way1 transfer
- X07033_G26433 · C223881:45 PM1h19Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)3:04 PMBrighton station (BTN)$201One-way1 transfer
- X07038_G26398 · C223838:45 AM1h19Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)10:04 AMBrighton station (BTN)$301One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Brighton station (BTN)
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Brighton station (BTN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 1h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $28, while a bus costs an average of $54.
Distance: 41 miles (67 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$30 Average price | $54 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 53m Average total duration 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Brighton station (BTN):
A ferry is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Brighton station (BTN) costing on average $30 (€25).
A ferry is $25 (€21) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Brighton station (BTN) costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to Brighton station (BTN) take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 23m.
Bus takes on average 3h 47m.
Tickets start at around $30 (€25) compared to roughly $19 (€16) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-11.04 (€-9.03). The journey takes 1h 23m versus 1h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Brighton station (BTN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Brighton station (BTN) trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X06772 · G88700 | 9:08 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h31 | 10:39 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
 L84046+G88702 | On time 9:36 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h35 | 11:11 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
| X06771 · G88706 | On time 10:10 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h28 | 11:38 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
| L84056+G88708 | 10:38 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h28 | 12:06 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
| C93225 | 7:18 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h34 | 8:52 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X07039_G26391 · C22375 | 7:45 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h19 | 9:04 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
| X07039_G26391 · G88572 | 7:45 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h37 | 9:22 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
| L83893+G88572 | 7:48 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h34 | 9:22 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
| C93229 | 8:18 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h34 | 9:52 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X07038_G26398 · C22383 | 8:45 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h19 | 10:04 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
| C93235 | 9:18 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h34 | 10:52 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X07037_G26405 · C22380 | 9:45 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h19 | 11:04 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
| L83915+G88584 | 9:50 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h31 | 11:21 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
| C93240 | 10:18 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h34 | 11:52 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X07036_G26412 · C22387 | 10:45 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h19 | 12:04 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
| L83927+G88590 | 10:50 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h31 | 12:21 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
| C93245 | 11:18 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h34 | 12:52 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X07035_G26419 · C22370 | 11:45 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h19 | 1:04 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
| L83939+G88596 | 11:50 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h31 | 1:21 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
| C93249 | 12:18 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h34 | 1:52 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X07034_G26426 · C22365 | 12:45 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h19 | 2:04 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
| L83951+G88602 | 12:50 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h31 | 2:21 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
| C93255 | 1:18 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h34 | 2:52 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X07033_G26433 · C22388 | 1:45 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h19 | 3:04 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
| X07033_G26433 · G88608 | 1:45 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h36 | 3:21 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Brighton station (BTN)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Brighton station (BTN) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:57, the last at 09:08. The fastest train covers the 41 miles (67 km) distance in 1h 17m.
Distance 41 miles (67 km) |
Average train duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 17m |
First train 7:57 AM |
Last train 9:08 AM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Southern from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Brighton station (BTN) trainsSouthern trains will get you between Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and Brighton station (BTN) from $15 (€12). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Brighton station (BTN)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Brighton station (BTN) 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 station (BTN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Brighton station (BTN)
Most Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) to Brighton station (BTN) trains use the Portsmouth & Southsea to Brighton station pair. Use this guide to compare Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and Brighton station (BTN) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Portsmouth & Southsea from Portsmouth city centre
Portsmouth & Southsea train station facilities and services
Portsmouth & Southsea has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Portsmouth & Southsea.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Portsmouth & Southsea. ATMs are available at Portsmouth & Southsea.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Portsmouth & Southsea.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Portsmouth & Southsea: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Portsmouth & Southsea: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Portsmouth & Southsea: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. 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, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Brighton from Brighton city centre
Brighton train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: The Grand Central, The Cyclist
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Brighton. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Brighton. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Brighton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Brighton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Jurys Inn Brighton, Ibis Brighton City Centre, My Brighton Hotel.
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