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The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre
Independent museum on local history, archaeology, and community life. A useful introduction to Havant's past in a compact town-centre setting.
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 5 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
59 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton to Havant is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Havant will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 1 trains that leave Brighton for Havant every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 59 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Havant trains for today, Tuesday 25 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:13 Brighton | 1h05 | 7:18 Havant | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:13 Brighton | 1h05 | 13:18 Havant | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Brighton to Havant run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 59 km distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 59 km |
Average train duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:38 |
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Best time to book 7 days |
Discover the best of Havant — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Havant trip today.
Independent museum on local history, archaeology, and community life. A useful introduction to Havant's past in a compact town-centre setting.
Open-air military museum with restored fortifications, tunnels, vehicles, and displays. Well worth the short trip for immersive local military history.
Art gallery and museum in nearby Chichester with changing exhibitions, historic displays, and attractive gardens. A strong regional cultural stop.
Large harbour-side nature reserve with walking trails, birdwatching, and broad coastal views. A local favourite for fresh air and peaceful scenery.
Attractive coastal path area around Langstone Harbour, popular for walking, wildlife, and waterside views close to Havant and Hayling Island.
Quiet waterside area with old buildings, harbour views, and sailing activity. Ideal for a short stroll to experience the character of historic Langstone.
A Sussex and Hampshire coastal classic of smoked haddock in a creamy parsley sauce, often served with mash. It reflects the area’s long fishing and smokehouse traditions.
Fresh crab from the nearby south coast, prized for sweet meat and simple preparation in sandwiches, salads or dressed platters. A staple of local seaside eating.
Oysters from Chichester Harbour and nearby waters are a long-standing local delicacy, valued for their clean, briny flavour and strong link to the harbour economy.
Refined restaurant in nearby Emsworth focusing on seasonal British cooking and seafood, with an intimate neighbourhood atmosphere.
Established country pub in Havant known for British pub food, roasts and a traditional interior with a welcoming local feel.
Well-known traditional pub in Emsworth with local ales, fish dishes and classic British comfort food close to the harbour.
Moderate for southern England. Accommodation and dining are pricier than many UK towns, but local buses and rail links help keep day-to-day visitor costs manageable.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafes do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Havant by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Havant, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Brighton to Havant trains use the Brighton to Havant station pair. Use this guide to compare Brighton and Havant train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Brighton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Grand Central, The Cyclist
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Brighton. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is available at Brighton. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brighton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Brighton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Jurys Inn Brighton, Ibis Brighton City Centre, My Brighton Hotel.
Hove is 2 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:
Hove has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Hove.
Ticket office support is available at Hove.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hove: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hove: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hove: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Moulsecoomb is 2 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:
Moulsecoomb has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Moulsecoomb.
ATMs are available at Moulsecoomb.
Available at Moulsecoomb: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Moulsecoomb.
Havant has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Havant.
Wi-Fi is available at Havant. ATMs are available at Havant.
Ticket office support is available at Havant.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Havant: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Havant: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Havant: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is level access to main entrance and Platform 2 (for trains towards Portsmouth and Southampton). Entrance to Platform 1 (for trains towards Brighton and London) is via a 12m long ramp, gradient = 1:10. Access between platforms is via a footbridge with lifts, available when station is staffed (until 22:00). There is a an alternative step-free route between up-side and down-side entrances via a local authority footbridge with long ramps at gentle (1:11-1:12) gradient on each side. Total round trip distance via ramps is 260m, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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