There are 5 ways to get from Portsmouth to Brighton by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Brightontrain Portsmouth & Southsea - Brighton / ...
1h 21m£22–45Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Portsmouth to Brighton47.7 mi
1h 17m£4–9Bus
- Take the bus from Clarence Pier to Old Steinebus Vc3
2h 20m£10–24Drive 48.8 mi
- Drive from Portsmouth to Brightoncar 48.8 mi
1h£12–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Portsmouth to Brightontaxi 48.8 mi
1h£130–160
Portsmouth to Brighton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Brighton is to rideshare which costs £4 - £9 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Brighton is to drive which takes 1h and costs £11 - £18.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Clarence Pier and arriving at Old Steine. Services depart six times a week, and operate Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Brighton. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 21m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Brighton is 45 miles. The road distance is 49.1 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £22 - £45.
The train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Brighton takes 1h 21m including transfers and departs hourly.
Portsmouth to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Clarence Pier station.
Portsmouth to Brighton train services, operated by Southern, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Brighton is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £22 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £24 and takes 2h 20m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Brighton, England?
Southern operates a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Brighton hourly. Tickets cost £22–45 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Clarence Pier to Old Steine 6 times a week. Tickets cost £10–24 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Clarence Pier to Old Steine
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £10–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Portsmouth to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £4–9
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- £130–160
747 Airport Cars
- Phone
- +442392000385
- Website
- 747airportcars.com
Aqua Cars
- Phone
- +442392654321
- Website
- aquacars.co.uk
Portsmouth Silver Licensed Taxi
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More Questions & Answers
Portsmouth to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Old Steine station.
Portsmouth to Brighton train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Brighton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Brighton is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Portsmouth to Brighton.
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There are 1813+ hotels available in Brighton.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Portsmouth and Brighton. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.