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Compare bus and train 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 train, with an average ticket price of L 116 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of L 116, while a bus costs an average of L 234.
Distance: 41 miles (67 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
L 116 Average price Cheapest | L 234 Average price | L 84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Brighton to Portsmouth
Compare the available ways to get from Brighton to Portsmouth, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Portsmouth:
A train is L 118 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brighton to Portsmouth costing on average L 234.
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 38m.
Tickets start at around L 116 compared to roughly L 84 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -L 32. The journey takes 1h 23m versus 1h 18m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Brighton to Portsmouth
How to get from Brighton to Portsmouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brighton to Portsmouth is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C93232
9:30 AM 1h34 Brighton station (BTN) 11:04 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) L 73 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- C93232
9:30 AM 1h34 Brighton station (BTN) 11:04 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) L 73 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- C93300
8:20 AM 1h11 Brighton station (BTN) 9:31 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) L 95 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- G88569 · C82527
9:00 AM 1h51 Brighton station (BTN) 10:51 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) L 73 1 One-way 1 transfer - C93227
8:30 AM 1h36 Brighton station (BTN) 10:06 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) L 95 1 One-way 0 transfers - G88569+
Q178209:00 AM 1h43 Brighton station (BTN) 10:43 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) L 154 1 One-way 1 transfer
- NX025 · NX030
11:15 PM 11h35 Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) 10:50 AM Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange L 118 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX025 · NX030
11:20 PM 11h35 Brighton, Preston Circus 10:55 AM Portsmouth, University L 148 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX025 · NX030
10:17 PM 4h01 Brighton, Preston Circus 2:18 AM Portsmouth, University L 280 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Portsmouth:
A train is L 118 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brighton to Portsmouth costing on average L 234.
Other travel options to Portsmouth take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 38m.
- 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 bus and train 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 National Express to go to Portsmouth by bus.
- Travel with Southern to go to Portsmouth by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Southern.
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