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Compare train and bus for Brighton to Portsmouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Portsmouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. 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 bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 41 miles (67 km)
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€26 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Brighton to Portsmouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Portsmouth:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Portsmouth costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 3m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brighton and Portsmouth as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brighton station (BTN) and arrive in Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS).
- Buses mostly depart from Brighton, Preston Circus and arrive in Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with Southern, South Western Railway, Southern to go to Portsmouth by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Portsmouth by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Southern, Southern.
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