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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 prices starting from $31. 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 train costs an average of $31, and a bus costs an average of $20.
Distance: 41 miles (67 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Brighton:
A train is $13 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Portsmouth to Brighton costing on average $45 (€37).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 12m.
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.
- C932398:57 AM1h21Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)10:18 AMBrighton station (BTN)$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- C932398:57 AM1h21Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)10:18 AMBrighton station (BTN)$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- C932398:57 AM1h21Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)10:18 AMBrighton station (BTN)$151One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G26167_C82358 · G885708:03 AM1h32Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)9:35 AMBrighton station (BTN)$201One-way1 transfer
- C82542_C82367 · G885829:08 AM1h27Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)10:35 AMBrighton station (BTN)$231One-way1 transfer
- G26170_C82363 · G885768:33 AM1h32Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)10:05 AMBrighton station (BTN)$231One-way1 transfer
- NX030 · NX0253:54 PM4h28Portsmouth, University8:22 PMBrighton, Preston Circus$401One-way1 transfer
- NX030 · NX0253:54 PM4h31Portsmouth, University8:25 PMBrighton, York Place (St Peter's Church)$401One-way1 transfer
- NX030 · NX0254:10 PM4h12Portsmouth, The Hard Interchange8:22 PMBrighton, Preston Circus$411One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Portsmouth to Brighton:
A train is $13 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Portsmouth to Brighton costing on average $45 (€37).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 12m.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 9 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, South Western Railway, Southern to go to Brighton by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Brighton by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Southern, Southern.
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