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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 an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 41m. 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 $22, while a bus costs an average of $34.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m 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 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brighton to Southampton costing on average $34 (€28).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 2m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€18) compared to roughly $25 (€21) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3 (€3). The journey takes 2h 11m versus 1h 47m 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 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.
- G266719:43 AM1h48Brighton station (BTN)11:31 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- G266719:43 AM1h48Brighton station (BTN)11:31 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G266719:43 AM1h48Brighton station (BTN)11:31 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)$121One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G2667710:43 AM1h48Brighton station (BTN)12:31 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$121One-way0 transfers
- G885919:13 AM1h48Brighton station (BTN)11:01 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)$121One-way0 transfers
- G8860310:13 AM1h49Brighton station (BTN)12:02 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus1:40 PM4h15Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)5:55 PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)$281One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus1:30 PM4h25Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road5:55 PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)$281One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM5h25Brighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)9:40 PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)$281One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Southampton:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Brighton to Southampton costing on average $34 (€28).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 2m.
- Around 19 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 National Express to go to Southampton by bus.
- Travel with Southern, South Western Railway, Southern to go to Southampton by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with Southern, Southern.
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