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The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Southampton

Showing times and prices for 17 Jun

Cheapest price

£25

Average price

£26

Fastest journey

1 h 48 m

Average duration

1 h 48 m

Trains per day

Distance

89 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Brighton to Southampton will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.

Fast trains

Of the 6 trains that leave Brighton for Southampton every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 89 km distance in an average of 1 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 48 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 49 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.

Y29442

10:131h49

Brighton station (BTN)

12:02Southampton Central (SOU)

£251One-way

0 changes

Y29427

09:131h48

Brighton station (BTN)

11:01Southampton Central (SOU)

£251One-way

0 changes

Y29449

10:431h48

Brighton station (BTN)

12:31Southampton Central (SOU)

£251One-way

0 changes

Y29435

09:431h48

Brighton station (BTN)

11:31Southampton Central (SOU)

£251One-way

0 changes

Y29413

08:131h49

Brighton station (BTN)

10:02Southampton Central (SOU)

£261One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Brighton to Southampton

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Coach
£25 Average Price Cheapest	£26 Average Price
2h 36m average duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	8h 39m average duration 8h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Brighton to Southampton train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 17 June

Last updated at 21:35

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Y29413	On time 07:13 Brighton station (BTN)	1h49	09:02 Southampton Central (SOU)	0 changesdirect
Y29420	On time 07:43 Brighton station (BTN)	1h48	09:31 Southampton Central (SOU)	0 changesdirect
Y29427	On time 08:13 Brighton station (BTN)	1h48	10:01 Southampton Central (SOU)	0 changesdirect
Y29435	On time 08:43 Brighton station (BTN)	1h48	10:31 Southampton Central (SOU)	0 changesdirect
Y29442	On time 09:13 Brighton station (BTN)	1h49	11:02 Southampton Central (SOU)	0 changesdirect
Y29449	On time 09:43 Brighton station (BTN)	1h48	11:31 Southampton Central (SOU)	0 changesdirect
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Brighton to Southampton

United Kingdom

Trains from Brighton to Southampton run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.

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 £11

Distance

89 km

Average train duration

2h 6m

Cheapest ticket price

£23

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

1h 48m

First train

05:13

Last train

22:40

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £11

Train providers: Southern, South Western Railway and Great Western Rail trains Brighton to Southampton

You can travel by train from Brighton to Southampton with Southern, South Western Railway and Great Western Rail for as low as £11. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best 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.

Southern from Brighton to Southampton train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 46 min
Cheapest Price: £11
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 Southampton with South Western Railway:

Average Duration: 2 h 51 min
Cheapest Price: £38

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.

Train information from Brighton to Southampton with Great Western Rail:

Average Duration: 2 h 54 min
Cheapest Price: £22

FAQs: Brighton to Southampton train

FAQs: Travel by train from Brighton to Southampton 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 Southampton.

Cheap train tickets from Brighton to Southampton can start from as little as £15 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Brighton to Southampton is £23; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Brighton to Southampton is 1 h 48 min to travel the 55 mile long journey, with around there are 8 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Brighton to Southampton leaves at 04: 23. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Brighton to Southampton leaves at 23: 30.

There are 8 trains a day from Brighton to Southampton which require at least one change with Southern, South Western Railway or Great Western Rail. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

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

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 30.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Brighton, which is located around 0.4 miles (585 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Southampton Central, located 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Southampton from Brighton is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 48 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

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

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

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Brighton and Southampton

Brighton

Southampton

The major train station for departures in Brighton is Brighton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Brighton for your trip from Brighton to Southampton.

Brighton

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Brighton Station, Queens Rd, Brighton BN1 3XP, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 345 127 2920

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.

Dining

The Grand Central
The Cyclist

Taxis

Outside the main entrance.

Accessibility

Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

£0.50

Hotel

Jurys Inn Brighton
Ibis Brighton City Centre
My Brighton Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Located in the main concourse

Car Rental

Enterprise
Europcar

Information Desk

Located in the main concourse

Luggage Carts

Free

Station Plan

Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area

Public transport options for Brighton

Bus: Several lines available
Train: Southern and Thameslink services

Hove

Amenities at train station

Shopping

Parking

Dining

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

information

Address

Hove station, Goldstone Villas, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 3RU

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:50 - 21:00 Sunday 07:10 - 21:45

Distance to city center

2 km

Shopping

Type of shops available: Newsagent, Booking Hall

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Taxis

Taxi: YES

Accessibility

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

Toilets Location: Platforms 1 and 2
National key toilets: Yes
Baby changing facilities: No

Lounge