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Compare train and bus for Brighton to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Southampton 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 2h 7m. 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 €17.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€27 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
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 Southampton 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 Southampton:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Southampton costing on average $22 (€17).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 55m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brighton and Southampton 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 Southampton Central (SOU).
- Buses mostly depart from Brighton, Preston Circus and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Fishbourne.
- Travel with Southern, South Western Railway, Southern to go to Southampton by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Southampton by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Southern, Southern.
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