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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to Brighton station (BTN)
Cheapest price on 07 Sept
£9
Average ticket price on 07 Sept
£13
Fastest journey on 07 Sept
1 h 45 m
Average journey duration on 07 Sept
1 h 45 m
Trains on 07 Sept
34
Distance
90 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton Central (SOU) 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 Southampton Central (SOU) to Brighton station (BTN) will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
On Mon 07 Sept, we found 34 trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to Brighton station (BTN), including 33 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 90 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 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.
G8863513:201h45Southampton Central (SOU)15:05Brighton station (BTN)£91One-way0 changes- G8865415:201h45Southampton Central (SOU)17:05Brighton station (BTN)£91One-way0 changes
- G8862412:201h46Southampton Central (SOU)14:06Brighton station (BTN)£91One-way0 changes
- G8867417:501h45Southampton Central (SOU)19:35Brighton station (BTN)£91One-way0 changes
- G8866616:501h45Southampton Central (SOU)18:35Brighton station (BTN)£91One-way0 changes
- G885828:501h45Southampton Central (SOU)10:35Brighton station (BTN)£111One-way0 changes
- G8861211:201h45Southampton Central (SOU)13:05Brighton station (BTN)£111One-way0 changes
- G8861811:501h45Southampton Central (SOU)13:35Brighton station (BTN)£111One-way0 changes
- G8863513:201h45Southampton Central (SOU)15:05Brighton station (BTN)£91One-way0 changes
- G8865415:201h45Southampton Central (SOU)17:05Brighton station (BTN)£91One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and ferry for Southampton Central (SOU) to Brighton station (BTN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton Central (SOU) to Brighton station (BTN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 1h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £13, while a coach costs an average of £30.
Distance: 90 km
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Most popular Train | Ferry | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£13 Average Price Cheapest | £20 Average Price | £30 Average Price | £17 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton Central (SOU) to Brighton station (BTN):
A train is £8 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Southampton Central (SOU) to Brighton station (BTN) costing on average £20.
A train is £17 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Southampton Central (SOU) to Brighton station (BTN) costing on average £30.
Other travel options to Brighton station (BTN) take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 9m.
Coach takes on average 2h 32m.
Tickets start at around £13 compared to roughly £17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £4. The journey takes 2h 9m versus 1h 46m 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.
Direct services run with Southern, Southern.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Southampton Central (SOU) to Brighton station (BTN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton Central (SOU) to Brighton station (BTN) trains for today, Sunday 6 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 L80305+C82330 | 21:55 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h04 | 0:59 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
| Monday 7 September | |||||
| G88553 | 5:49 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h47 | 7:36 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88557 | 6:18 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h47 | 8:05 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C82521_C82349 · C93219 | 6:37 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h59 | 8:36 Brighton station (BTN) | 1 change | |
| G88565 | 7:19 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h46 | 9:05 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88570 | 7:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h45 | 9:35 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88576 | 8:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h45 | 10:05 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88582 | 8:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h45 | 10:35 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88588 | 9:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h45 | 11:05 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88594 | 9:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h45 | 11:35 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88600 | 10:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h45 | 12:05 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88606 | 10:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h45 | 12:35 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88612 | 11:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h45 | 13:05 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88618 | 11:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h45 | 13:35 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88624 | 12:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h46 | 14:06 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88629 | 12:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h45 | 14:35 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88635 | 13:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h45 | 15:05 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88641 | 13:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h45 | 15:35 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88646 | 14:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h46 | 16:06 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G77380 | 14:45 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h50 | 16:35 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88654 | 15:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h45 | 17:05 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88658 | 15:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h45 | 17:35 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88662 | 16:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h45 | 18:05 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88666 | 16:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h45 | 18:35 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88670 | 17:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h45 | 19:05 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88674 | 17:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h45 | 19:35 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88678 | 18:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h45 | 20:05 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88682 | 18:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h45 | 20:35 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88686 | 19:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h45 | 21:05 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88691 | 19:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h49 | 21:39 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88695 | 20:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h49 | 22:09 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88699 | 20:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h49 | 22:39 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88701 | 21:20 Southampton Central (SOU) | 1h49 | 23:09 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Southampton Central (SOU) to Brighton station (BTN)
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Trains from Southampton Central (SOU) to Brighton station (BTN) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:49, the last at 21:20. The fastest train covers the 90 km distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 90 km |
Average train duration 2h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 45m |
First train 4:49 |
Last train 21:20 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Southern, South Western Railway, Thameslink from Southampton Central (SOU) to Brighton station (BTN) trainsSouthern, South Western Railway, Thameslink trains will get you between Southampton Central (SOU) and Brighton station (BTN) from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Southampton Central (SOU) to Brighton station (BTN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton Central (SOU) 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 Southampton Central (SOU) and Brighton station (BTN)
Most Southampton Central (SOU) to Brighton station (BTN) trains use the Southampton Central to Brighton station pair. Use this guide to compare Southampton Central (SOU) and Brighton station (BTN) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Southampton Central from Southampton city centre
Southampton Central train station facilities and services
Southampton Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Southampton Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Southampton Central. ATMs are available at Southampton Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Southampton Central.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Southampton Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Southampton Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Southampton Central: 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 this station has no 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.
Getting to Brighton from Brighton city centre
Brighton 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 and drink
Food options include: The Grand Central, The Cyclist
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Brighton. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Brighton. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Brighton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Brighton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Jurys Inn Brighton, Ibis Brighton City Centre, My Brighton Hotel.
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