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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Portsmouth to Brighton
Cheapest price on Oct 25
€12
Average ticket price on Oct 25
€18
Fastest journey on Oct 25
1 h 19 m
Average journey duration on Oct 25
1 h 22 m
Trains on Oct 25
16
Distance
67 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Portsmouth to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portsmouth to Brighton will cost around €18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.
On Sun, Oct 25, we found 16 trains from Portsmouth to Brighton, including 10 direct services.
On Sun, Oct 25 the direct trains cover the 67 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 19 m .
On Sun, Oct 25 the slowest trains will take 1 h 24 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.
C932551:18 PM1h34Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)2:52 PMBrighton station (BTN)€121One-way0 transfers- C9324912:18 PM1h34Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)1:52 PMBrighton station (BTN)€121One-way0 transfers
- C932298:18 AM1h34Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)9:52 AMBrighton station (BTN)€131One-way0 transfers
- C932359:18 AM1h34Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)10:52 AMBrighton station (BTN)€131One-way0 transfers
- X154988:57 AM1h24Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)10:21 AMBrighton station (BTN)€131One-way0 transfers
- X15405_G26398 · C223838:44 AM1h19Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)10:03 AMBrighton station (BTN)€271One-way1 transfer
- X15406 · G26391 · C223757:43 AM1h20Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)9:03 AMBrighton station (BTN)€271One-way2 transfers
- X15400 · G26433 · C223881:41 PM1h22Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)3:03 PMBrighton station (BTN)€171One-way2 transfers
- X154979:57 AM1h24Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)11:21 AMBrighton station (BTN)€261One-way0 transfers
- X154988:57 AM1h24Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS)10:21 AMBrighton station (BTN)€131One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Portsmouth to Brighton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Portsmouth to Brighton run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:40, the last at 23:05. The fastest train covers the 67 km distance in 1h 3m.
Distance 67 km |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 3m |
First train 3:40 AM |
Last train 11:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Live departures
Portsmouth to Brighton train times
The table below shows live departures for Portsmouth to Brighton trains for today, Saturday, October 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X15136 | On time 7:46 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h19 | 9:05 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C93270 | On time 7:57 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h21 | 9:18 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X15134 | On time 8:17 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h22 | 9:39 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X15132 | On time 8:46 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h23 | 10:09 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X57458 | On time 9:17 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h38 | 10:55 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X57462 | On time 9:46 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h28 | 11:14 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, October 25 | |||||
| X15372 · G88198_C82327 · C22393 | 6:35 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h28 | 8:03 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| C93225 | 7:18 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h33 | 8:51 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X15406 · G26391 · C22375 | 7:43 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h20 | 9:03 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| X15499 | 7:57 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h25 | 9:22 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C93229 | 8:18 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h34 | 9:52 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X15405_G26398 · C22383 | 8:44 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h19 | 10:03 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 1 transfer | |
| X15498 | 8:57 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h24 | 10:21 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C93235 | 9:18 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h34 | 10:52 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X15404 · G26405 · C22380 | 9:31 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h32 | 11:03 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| X15497 | 9:57 AM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h24 | 11:21 AM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C93249 | 12:18 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h34 | 1:52 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X15401 · G26426 · C22365 | 12:33 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h30 | 2:03 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| X15494 | 12:57 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h24 | 2:21 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C93255 | 1:18 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h34 | 2:52 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| X15400 · G26433 · C22388 | 1:41 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h22 | 3:03 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 2 transfers | |
| X15493 | 1:57 PM Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) | 1h24 | 3:21 PM Brighton station (BTN) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Portsmouth to Brighton
Most Portsmouth to Brighton trains use the Portsmouth & Southsea to Brighton station pair, with some services arriving at Hove. Use this guide to compare Portsmouth and Brighton train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Portsmouth station do trains to Brighton leave from?
Getting to Portsmouth & Southsea from Portsmouth city centre
Portsmouth & Southsea train station facilities and services
Portsmouth & Southsea has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Portsmouth & Southsea.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Portsmouth & Southsea. ATMs are available at Portsmouth & Southsea.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Portsmouth & Southsea.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Portsmouth & Southsea: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Portsmouth & Southsea: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Portsmouth & Southsea: 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 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: No.
Getting to Fratton from Portsmouth city centre
Fratton is 1 km from Portsmouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Fratton train station facilities and services
Fratton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Fratton.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Fratton.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Fratton. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Fratton: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Fratton: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Fratton: 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, 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: No.
Getting to Portsmouth Harbour from Portsmouth city centre
Portsmouth Harbour is 1 km from Portsmouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Portsmouth Harbour train station facilities and services
Portsmouth Harbour has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Portsmouth Harbour.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Portsmouth Harbour. ATMs are available at Portsmouth Harbour.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Portsmouth Harbour.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Portsmouth Harbour: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Portsmouth Harbour: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Portsmouth Harbour: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Steps or 20m ramp (approx. 1:11 gradient) to main entrance, or steps to side entrance. 32m ramp (gradient up to 1:8) from Wightlink IoW ferry terminal. Level access to all platforms. Stepped footbridge between platforms is also available. 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: No.
Which Brighton station do trains from Portsmouth arrive at?
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.
Getting to Hove from Brighton city centre
Hove is 2 km from Brighton city centre. Public transport options include:
Hove train station facilities and services
Hove has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Hove.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hove.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hove: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hove: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hove: 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.
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