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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 bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 23m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 41 miles (67 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration 2h 35m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Portsmouth:
A bus is $8 (€6) 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 2h 35m.
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.
- G269859:28 AM1h22Brighton station (BTN)10:50 AMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- G269859:28 AM1h22Brighton station (BTN)10:50 AMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G269859:28 AM1h22Brighton station (BTN)10:50 AMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)$151One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G88591 · G261609:13 AM1h24Brighton station (BTN)10:37 AMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)$321One-way1 transfer
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L799209:43 AM1h29Brighton station (BTN)11:12 AMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)$321One-way1 transfer - G269828:28 AM1h22Brighton station (BTN)9:50 AMPortsmouth & Southsea (PMS)$341One-way0 transfers
- NX025 · NX0301:05 PM7h20Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z)8:25 PMPortsmouth, International Port$431One-way1 transfer
- NX025 · NX03010:50 PM12h05Brighton, Preston Circus10:55 AMPortsmouth, University$431One-way1 transfer
- NX025 · NX0307:37 PM4h56Brighton, Preston Circus12:33 AMPortsmouth, University$491One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Portsmouth:
A bus is $8 (€6) 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 2h 35m.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 9 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 Southern, 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.
- 0 direct buses per day with National Express.
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