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How to get fromSouthampton to Brightonby train (Eurostar), train, ferry, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Southampton to Brighton by train (Eurostar), train, ferry, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Noyelles Sur Mertrain train Ter
    8h 39m
    €211–401

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 032
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus 700
    3. Take the train from Calais Ville to Ruetrain train Ter
    13h 16m
    €51–107

  3. Train, ferry via Seaford

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain train Southampton Central - Brighton
    2. Take the ferry from Newhaven Ferry Terminal to Dieppe Ferry Terminalferry ferry Dieppe - Newhaven
    13h 1m

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Brightoncar car
    4h 13m
    €192–217

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain train Southampton Central - Brighton
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Newhaven to Dieppeferry ferry
    13h 6m
    €78–190

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Southampton to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Brightoncar car
    5h 37m
    €68–143

Southampton to Brighton by train, subway, foot, and bus

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration8h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€211Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 787.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 39m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Brighton, France?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to CAYEUX-SUR-MER - LA MOLLIERE Rue de la République via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Noyelles Sur Mer, and NOYELLES-SUR-MER - Place gare SNCF in around 8h 39m.

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