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4.6Travel optionsfrom Brighton to Southampton
How to get from Brighton to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brighton to Southampton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G267093:43 PM1h48Brighton station (BTN)5:31 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$151One-way0 transfers
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- G267093:43 PM1h48Brighton station (BTN)5:31 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G267093:43 PM1h48Brighton station (BTN)5:31 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$151One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G266678:43 AM1h48Brighton station (BTN)10:31 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)$151One-way0 transfers
- G267032:43 PM1h48Brighton station (BTN)4:31 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$151One-way0 transfers
- G2667910:43 AM1h48Brighton station (BTN)12:31 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus1:40 PM4h15Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)5:55 PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)$401One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus1:30 PM4h25Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road5:55 PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)$401One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM5h25Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)9:40 PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)$401One-way1 transfer
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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 train with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. 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 $22.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m 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 Southampton:
A train is $12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brighton to Southampton costing on average $44.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 28m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Southampton:
A train is $12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brighton to Southampton costing on average $44.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 28m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 8 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.
- 7 direct trains per day with Southern.
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