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Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Major city museum in the Royal Pavilion Estate with fine art, fashion, design, and local history collections.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 45 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
89 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southampton to Brighton will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 6 trains that leave Southampton for Brighton on Fri, Jun 12, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 12 the direct trains cover the 89 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
On Fri, Jun 12 the slowest trains will take 1 h 45 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.
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G88582Omio 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 $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 9m. 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 $15, and a bus costs an average of $27.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Brighton:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Southampton to Brighton costing on average $45 (€36).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 16m.
Tickets start at around $32 (€26) compared to roughly $23 (€19) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-9.11 (€-7.42). The journey takes 2h 9m versus 1h 49m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Southampton to Brighton trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G88576 | 8:20 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h45 | 10:05 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G88582 | 8:50 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h45 | 10:35 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G88588 | 9:20 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h45 | 11:05 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G88594 | 9:50 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h45 | 11:35 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G88600 | 10:20 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h45 | 12:05 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G88606 | 10:50 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h45 | 12:35 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Southampton to Brighton run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:24, the last at 23:13. The fastest train covers the 55 miles (89 km) distance in 1h 44m.
Distance 55 miles (89 km) |
Average train duration 2h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€13) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 44m |
First train 4:24 AM |
Last train 11:13 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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Major city museum in the Royal Pavilion Estate with fine art, fashion, design, and local history collections.
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Prices are high by UK standards, especially for hotels and dining near the seafront. Budget options exist, but overall costs are above average.
Service is sometimes included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. Round up in taxis. Tipping is not expected for counter service, but small change is appreciated.
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