How much does a train ticket cost from Southampton to Brighton?

The cheapest train tickets from Southampton to Brighton start from £24. The average price for this train route is around £26. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Southampton to Brighton?

The average train journey time from Southampton to Brighton is 1h 45m, covering a distance of 56 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 44m and is operated by Southern .

Which train operators serve the Southampton to Brighton route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Southampton to Brighton?

The earliest train from Southampton to Brighton departs at 07:19. And the latest train departs at 22:20.

Train Southampton to Brighton from £23

Next train departures

Next departures from Southampton to Brighton on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:20	Southampton Central	1h 45m	11:05	Brighton	Cheapest
Train	07:50	Southampton Central	1h 45m	09:35	Brighton	Fastest
Train	07:19	Southampton Central	1h 46m	09:05	Brighton	No tags
Train	07:19	Southampton Central	1h 46m	09:05	Brighton	No tags
Train	07:50	Southampton Central	1h 45m	09:35	Brighton	No tags

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We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Brighton. The journey takes about 1 hour 45 minutes and with fares starting at just £24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9train per day

1h 45mAverage duration

56 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£30 - £75	Average duration4h 35m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£24 - £39	Average duration1h 45m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Southern

4/534 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

Based on 34 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the ticket access. Southern ticket prices on this trip start at £24

Southern Southampton Brighton recent customer reviews

I paid £40 for a direct train from southampton to brighton got off cruise ship with my son with luggage and bags only tp be told when we sat down that it was terminating at barnam and we had to get another train. We waited 40 mins and could not get a seat stood with our luggage in a dangerously overcrowded carriage felt hot and claustraphobic me and my son were squashed with people getting on at every station

Paula M.

28 August 2022

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Southampton to Brighton by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Southampton to Brighton?
The cheapest train tickets from Southampton to Brighton start from £24. The average price for this train route is around £26. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Southampton to Brighton?
The average train journey time from Southampton to Brighton is 1h 45m, covering a distance of 56 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 44m and is operated by Southern.
Which train operators serve the Southampton to Brighton route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Southampton to Brighton?
The earliest train from Southampton to Brighton departs at 07:19. And the latest train departs at 22:20.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/12

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10/12

£24

Today

£23

12/12

£23

13/12

£23

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No data

15/12

£23

16/12

£24

The cheapest trip from Southampton to Brighton was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of £23

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Southampton to Brighton as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £23 to £37 for a train ticket from Southampton to Brighton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £23, which is on 2025-12-15.

What's the cheapest way to go from Southampton to Brighton?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time4h 35m	Avg price£41	Daily departures4
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1h 45m	Avg price£26	Daily departures9

The best way to travel between Southampton and Brighton is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost £26 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £24. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Brighton, choose the train, as it will take you from Southampton to Brighton in about 1h 45m – that's the fastest way to get there!