The cheapest and fastest trains from Salisbury station (SAL) to Brighton station (BTN)
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
2 h 31 m
Average duration
2 h 38 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
120 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salisbury station (SAL) to Brighton station (BTN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salisbury station (SAL) to Brighton station (BTN) will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
Of the 3 trains that leave Salisbury station (SAL) for Brighton station (BTN) 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 120 km distance in an average of 2 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 45 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.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Salisbury station (SAL) to Brighton station (BTN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salisbury station (SAL) to Brighton station (BTN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £40.
Distance: 120 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Ferry |
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£40 Average Price | £30 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Salisbury station (SAL) to Brighton station (BTN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Salisbury station (SAL) to Brighton station (BTN) trains for today, Friday 14 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:39 Salisbury station (SAL) | 3h26 | 08:05 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:11 Salisbury station (SAL) | 2h24 | 08:35 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salisbury station (SAL) to Brighton station (BTN)
Trains from Salisbury station (SAL) to Brighton station (BTN) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:39, the last at 15:56. The fastest train covers the 120 km distance in 2h 24m.
Distance 120 km |
Average train duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 24m |
First train 04:39 |
Last train 15:56 |
Train companies: Southern, South Western Railway, first_great_western from Salisbury station (SAL) to Brighton station (BTN) trainsSouthern, South Western Railway, first_great_western trains will get you between Salisbury station (SAL) and Brighton station (BTN) from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Salisbury station (SAL) to Brighton station (BTN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salisbury station (SAL) to Brighton station (BTN) 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 Brighton station (BTN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Salisbury station (SAL) and Brighton station (BTN)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 20:00 Saturday 06:20 - 19:30 Sunday 08:10 - 20:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is step free access to all platforms. Access to platforms 5 (for trains to Cardiff and the West of England) and 6 (for some services to Basingstoke and London Waterloo) are via level access. Access to all other platforms is via a subway with steep ramps. A staff operated powered wheelchair is available for customers who have difficulty using the ramps. Please speak to our assisted travel team or a member of station staff. 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2/3 and on Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2/3 and on Platform 4; 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] The baby changing facilities are located in the toilets on Platform 4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 2, 3 and 4
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park, platform 4 and platform 6 Secure Cycle compound for Season Ticket holders
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt, off South Western Road
- 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
