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Compare bus and train for Southampton to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 9m. 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 $16, and a bus costs an average of $28.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m 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 Southampton to Brighton:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Southampton to Brighton costing on average $45 (€36).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 16m.
Travel optionsfrom Southampton to Brighton
How to get from Southampton to Brighton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to Brighton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G885788:30 AM1h51Southampton Central (SOU)10:21 AMBrighton station (BTN)$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- G885788:30 AM1h51Southampton Central (SOU)10:21 AMBrighton station (BTN)$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G885788:30 AM1h51Southampton Central (SOU)10:21 AMBrighton station (BTN)$151One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G886142:30 PM1h51Southampton Central (SOU)4:21 PMBrighton station (BTN)$151One-way0 transfers
- G885849:30 AM1h51Southampton Central (SOU)11:21 AMBrighton station (BTN)$201One-way0 transfers
- G8859010:30 AM1h51Southampton Central (SOU)12:21 PMBrighton station (BTN)$301One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM3h40Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)2:45 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)$361One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM3h50Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)2:55 PMBrighton$361One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:45 AM4h00Southampton Central (SOU)2:45 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)$361One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Brighton:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Southampton to Brighton costing on average $45 (€36).
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 16m.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Brighton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Brighton station (BTN).
- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Brighton, Preston Circus.
- Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne 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.
- 6 direct trains per day with Southern.
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