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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 bus with prices starting from €14. 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 €14, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 41 miles (67 km)
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€26 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Portsmouth to Brighton 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 Portsmouth to Brighton:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portsmouth to Brighton costing on average $23 (€18).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 21m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 7 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 National Express, Stagecoach South to go to Brighton by bus.
- Travel with Southern, South Western Railway, Southern to go to Brighton by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Southern, Southern.
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