4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Southampton
Cheapest price
€26
Average price
€27
Fastest journey
1 h 48 m
Average duration
1 h 52 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
89 km
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brighton to Southampton will cost around €27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €26.
Of the 3 trains that leave Brighton for Southampton on Mon, Dec 08, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 08 the direct trains cover the 89 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 48 m .
On Mon, Dec 08 the slowest trains will take 1 h 56 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 bus 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 bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 89 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€27 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Brighton to Southampton train times
The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Southampton trains for today, Sunday, December 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X05250 · SN456400 | On time 8:01 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h24 | 10:25 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
Y30202+ GW338300 | On time 8:20 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h25 | 10:45 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| X05248 · SN456300 | On time 9:00 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h25 | 11:25 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
Y28580+ L48210 | On time 9:10 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h50 | 12:00 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
 Y36856+Y28410+L48210 | On time 9:22 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h38 | 12:00 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 transfers | |
| X05247 · SN456200 | On time 10:00 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2h25 | 12:25 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brighton to Southampton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Brighton to Southampton run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €17 but you can travel from only €12 by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:49, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 89 km distance in 1h 48m.
Distance 89 km |
Average train duration 2h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 48m |
First train 03:49 |
Last train 23:30 |
Train companies: Southern, South Western Railway from Brighton to Southampton trainsSouthern, South Western Railway trains will get you between Brighton and Southampton from €12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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South Western Railway
FAQs: Trains from Brighton to Southampton
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Southampton 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 Southampton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Brighton, you have various train station options to start your route from including Brighton and London Road (Brighton). When arriving in Southampton, you can end your journey in train stations like Southampton Central and Southampton Airport Parkway.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Brighton, which is located around 0.4 miles (584 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Southampton Central, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Brighton to Southampton
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. 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
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated waiting shelters are available on the platforms
- Storage location: Subway
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Wifi
LockersParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibility
WC
HotelLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 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
ShoppingParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:50 - 21:00 Sunday 07:10 - 21:45
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, Booking Hall
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- 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
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platform 1. All platforms have covered areas
- Storage location: Station front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
WifiParkingDiningLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Southampton: Stop in Bullard Road adjacent to Station Hotel. To Fareham: Bullard Road Gyratory (A3035) Bus Shelter
WifiParkingLost and Found Office- Car Park: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From Totton / Romsey: Bus Stop outside of Station on sliproad from Waterloo Road to Mountbatten Way (A33) To Southampton: Mountbatten Way (A33) Bus Stop by Lakelands Drive
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - There is step-free access to Platform 2 (for trains to Fareham) using a long ramp (40m) at approx 1:10 gradient (up to 1:7 in places). There is no step-free access to Platform 1 (towards Southampton, which is accessed via a stepped footbridge only). 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Woolston/Southampton, in Station Road by the 'Stop & Shop' store adjacent to footpath leading to station. To Bursledon/Fareham, in Station Road between Cranbury Road and Sholing Vicarage driveway.
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