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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of kr199 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 22m. 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 kr199, while a bus costs an average of kr359.
Distance: 55 miles (89 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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kr199 Average price Cheapest | kr359 Average price | kr153 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m 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 kr160 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Southampton to Brighton costing on average kr359.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 6m.
Tickets start at around kr199 compared to roughly kr153 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr-45.70. The journey takes 1h 52m versus 1h 49m 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 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.
- G8862912:50 PM1h45Southampton Central (SOU)2:35 PMBrighton station (BTN)kr801One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- G8862912:50 PM1h45Southampton Central (SOU)2:35 PMBrighton station (BTN)kr801One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G8862912:50 PM1h45Southampton Central (SOU)2:35 PMBrighton station (BTN)kr801One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G886351:20 PM1h45Southampton Central (SOU)3:05 PMBrighton station (BTN)kr801One-way0 transfers
- G8861211:20 AM1h45Southampton Central (SOU)1:05 PMBrighton station (BTN)kr801One-way0 transfers
- G8861811:50 AM1h45Southampton Central (SOU)1:35 PMBrighton station (BTN)kr801One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM3h40Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)2:45 PMBrighton, Preston Road / Harrington Road (Preston Park)kr2111One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM3h50Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)2:55 PMBrighton Railway Station - Stroudley Roadkr2111One-way1 transfer
- NX032 · NX0254:40 PM4h27Southampton, Coach Station9:07 PMBrighton, Preston Circuskr3751One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Brighton:
A train is kr160 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Southampton to Brighton costing on average kr359.
Other travel options to Brighton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 6m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Brighton as scheduled services by train and bus 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 National Express, FlixBus to go to Brighton by bus.
- Travel with Southern, South Western Railway to go to Brighton by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with Southern.
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