The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton station (BTN) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
1 h 22 m
Average duration
1 h 28 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
67 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton station (BTN) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton station (BTN) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
Of the 6 trains that leave Brighton station (BTN) for Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 67 km distance in an average of 1 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 34 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.
P25777
P42928
P25508+
L76586
P25514+
L76181
P25781
P25777
P25781
P25508+
L76586
P25511 · W60111
P42928Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Brighton station (BTN) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton station (BTN) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 67 km
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1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Brighton station (BTN) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) train times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton station (BTN) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 17 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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P25508+ L76586 | On time 06:13 Brighton station (BTN) | 1h30 | 07:43 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
P25777 | On time 06:28 Brighton station (BTN) | 1h22 | 07:50 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
P25511 · W60111 | On time 06:43 Brighton station (BTN) | 1h33 | 08:16 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
P25514+ L76181 | On time 07:09 Brighton station (BTN) | 1h36 | 08:45 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1 change | |
P42928 | On time 07:15 Brighton station (BTN) | 1h34 | 08:49 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
P25781 | On time 07:28 Brighton station (BTN) | 1h23 | 08:51 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton station (BTN) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
Trains from Brighton station (BTN) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:28, the last at 22:10. The fastest train covers the 67 km distance in 1h 22m.
Distance 67 km |
Average train duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 22m |
First train 07:28 |
Last train 22:10 |
Train companies: Southern from Brighton station (BTN) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) trainsSouthern trains will get you between Brighton station (BTN) and Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Brighton station (BTN) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton station (BTN) to Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 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 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Brighton station (BTN) and Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
- Located in the main concourse
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:30 Saturday 05:40 - 20:30 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Lower Concourse, next to the gateline. The National key toilets are located in the Lower Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Concourse and car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Street bus stop at side of Railway Station near Matalan car park.
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