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Compare train and bus for Portsmouth to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 51m. 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 $23, while a bus costs an average of $51.
Distance: 41 miles (67 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m 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 Portsmouth to Brighton
Compare the available ways to get from Portsmouth to Brighton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Brighton:
A train is $29 (€24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Portsmouth to Brighton costing on average $51 (€43).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 23m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (1h 21m by train vs 1h 22m by car). Tickets start at around $23 (€19) compared to roughly $18 (€15) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Portsmouth to Brighton
How to get from Portsmouth to Brighton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portsmouth to Brighton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C93229
8:18 AM 1h34 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 9:52 AM Brighton station (BTN) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- C93229
8:18 AM 1h34 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 9:52 AM Brighton station (BTN) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- C93229
8:18 AM 1h34 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 9:52 AM Brighton station (BTN) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- C93240
10:18 AM 1h35 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 11:53 AM Brighton station (BTN) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers - C93235
9:18 AM 1h35 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 10:53 AM Brighton station (BTN) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers - G88584+
L812049:42 AM 1h39 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 11:21 AM Brighton station (BTN) $33 1 One-way 1 transfer
- NX030 · NX025
7:55 PM 4h40 Portsmouth, University 12:35 AM Brighton, Preston Circus $71 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX030 · NX025
7:55 PM 4h42 Portsmouth, University 12:37 AM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) $71 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX030 · NX025
3:05 AM 6h20 Portsmouth, University 9:25 AM Brighton, Preston Circus $71 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Brighton:
A train is $29 (€24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Portsmouth to Brighton costing on average $51 (€43).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 23m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portsmouth and Brighton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Buses mostly depart from Portsmouth, University and arrive in Brighton, Preston Circus.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth Harbour and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
- Travel with Southern to go to Brighton by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Brighton by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Southern.
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