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The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Bournemouth

Showing times and prices for 18 Mar

Cheapest price

£33

Average price

£33

Fastest journey

2 h 29 m

Average duration

2 h 29 m

Trains per day

Distance

123 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton to Bournemouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest

W36970

09:432h29

Brighton station (BTN)

12:12Bournemouth station (BMH)

£331One-way

1 change

Cheapest

W37000

12:132h48

Brighton station (BTN)

15:01Bournemouth station (BMH)

£331One-way

1 change

Cheapest

W36976

10:132h48

Brighton station (BTN)

13:01Bournemouth station (BMH)

£331One-way

1 change

Cheapest

W36964

09:132h48

Brighton station (BTN)

12:01Bournemouth station (BMH)

£331One-way

1 change

Cheapest

W37018

13:432h29

Brighton station (BTN)

16:12Bournemouth station (BMH)

£331One-way

1 change

Brighton to Bournemouth train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 18 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Southern W36952 SouthernW36952	08:13 Brighton station (BTN)	2h49	11:02 Bournemouth station (BMH)	1 change
Southern W36958 SouthernW36958	08:43 Brighton station (BTN)	2h29	11:12 Bournemouth station (BMH)	1 change
Southern W36964 SouthernW36964	09:13 Brighton station (BTN)	2h48	12:01 Bournemouth station (BMH)	1 change
Southern W36970 SouthernW36970	09:43 Brighton station (BTN)	2h29	12:12 Bournemouth station (BMH)	1 change
Southern W36976 SouthernW36976	10:13 Brighton station (BTN)	2h48	13:01 Bournemouth station (BMH)	1 change
Southern W36982 SouthernW36982	10:43 Brighton station (BTN)	2h32	13:15 Bournemouth station (BMH)	1 change
Southern W36988 SouthernW36988	11:13 Brighton station (BTN)	2h48	14:01 Bournemouth station (BMH)	1 change
Southern W36994 SouthernW36994	11:43 Brighton station (BTN)	2h29	14:12 Bournemouth station (BMH)	1 change
Southern W37000 SouthernW37000	12:13 Brighton station (BTN)	2h48	15:01 Bournemouth station (BMH)	1 change
Southern W37006 SouthernW37006	12:43 Brighton station (BTN)	2h29	15:12 Bournemouth station (BMH)	1 change
Southern W37012 SouthernW37012	13:13 Brighton station (BTN)	2h48	16:01 Bournemouth station (BMH)	1 change
Southern W37018 SouthernW37018	13:43 Brighton station (BTN)	2h29	16:12 Bournemouth station (BMH)	1 change
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Brighton to Bournemouth

Trains from Brighton to Bournemouth run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £20 by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £20

Distance

122 km

Average train duration

2h 56m

Cheapest ticket price

£30

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 14m

First train

04:30

Last train

21:30

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £20

Train companies: Southern, South Western Railway and Great Western Rail trains Brighton to Bournemouth

Southern, South Western Railway and Great Western Rail trains will get you to Bournemouth from Brighton from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.

Train information from Brighton to Bournemouth with Southern:

Average Duration: 2 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: £20
Southern frequency: 16 a day

South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.

Train information from Brighton to Bournemouth with South Western Railway:

Average Duration: 2 h 34 min
Cheapest Price: £28

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains from Brighton to Bournemouth. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

FAQs: Brighton to Bournemouth train

FAQs: Travel by train from Brighton to Bournemouth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brighton to Bournemouth.

Cheap train tickets from Brighton to Bournemouth can start from as little as £20 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Brighton to Bournemouth is £30; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Brighton to Bournemouth train time is 2 h 30 min covering the 76 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Brighton to Bournemouth leaves at 04: 33. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Brighton to Bournemouth leaves at 23: 13.

There are 6 trains a day from Brighton to Bournemouth which require at least one change with Southern or South Western Railway. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best Brighton to Bournemouth train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Southern or South Western Railway. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services to Bournemouth from Brighton to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 13.

A trip to Bournemouth from Brighton is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 30 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Brighton to Bournemouth is November.

You have options as you can travel to Bournemouth from Brighton 2 different ways: train or coach.