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Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum
Working steam museum with restored engines and pumping station displays. A rewarding visit for industrial heritage and engineering enthusiasts.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Hedge End among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £22, while a coach costs an average of £27.
Distance: 82 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£22 Average Price Cheapest | £27 Average Price | £16 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Hedge End:
A train is £5 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Brighton to Hedge End costing on average £27.
Other travel options to Hedge End take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 11m.
Tickets start at around £22 compared to roughly £16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-5.42. The journey takes 1h 31m versus 1h 29m 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.
Trains from Brighton to Hedge End run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:51, the last at 22:10. The fastest train covers the 82 km distance in 1h 31m.
Distance 82 km |
Average train duration 1h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 31m |
First train 5:51 |
Last train 22:10 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 4 days |
Discover the best of Hedge End — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Hedge End trip today.
Working steam museum with restored engines and pumping station displays. A rewarding visit for industrial heritage and engineering enthusiasts.
Local aviation museum with aircraft, cockpits, and Hampshire flying history. Good for families and anyone interested in nearby aviation heritage.
Museum in Southampton’s medieval merchant hall exploring the city’s trading past. Compact displays make it an easy cultural stop from Hedge End.
Large country park with woodland, meadows, and family trails. Popular for gentle walks, wildlife watching, and open green space near Hedge End.
Spacious lakeside park with circular paths, play areas, and railway heritage nearby. Easy to reach and well suited to families and casual walks.
Linear riverside country park along the Hamble with woodland paths and open views. A scenic choice for walking, cycling, and nature spotting.
A Hampshire breakfast sausage, usually pork with herbs, long linked to the county and common in local breakfasts and pub meals.
A rich British stew of slow-cooked beef, onions and ale. It is a pub classic across Hampshire and suits the county’s brewing tradition.
A traditional English dish of battered white fish with chips. It is a staple takeaway and pub meal widely eaten around Southampton and Hedge End.
Stylish brasserie at The Ageas Bowl, known for modern British dishes, afternoon tea and a smart but approachable dining room.
Popular Italian restaurant in Hedge End serving pizza, pasta and grills in a relaxed modern setting suited to families and groups.
Well-known pub restaurant at Botley Road with classic British mains, Sunday roasts and a spacious, casual atmosphere.
Moderate for southern England; hotels and dining cost more than smaller UK towns, but local buses and casual meals are fairly manageable.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% if service is not included; round up in taxis; optional small change in cafés.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Hedge End 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 Hedge End, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Brighton to Hedge End trains use the Brighton to Hedge End station pair. Use this guide to compare Brighton and Hedge End 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.
Hedge End is 2 km from Hedge End city centre. Public transport options include:
Hedge End has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Wi-Fi is available at Hedge End.
Ticket office support is available at Hedge End. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hedge End: Parking.
Available at Hedge End: Bike Parking.
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