The distance between Brighton and Bournemouth is around 145km (90 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Brighton to Bournemouth by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Southampton Central and then to Bournemouth.
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There are several options for getting from Brighton to Bournemouth by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £37 ($44) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £18 ($21).
The distance between Brighton and Bournemouth is around 145km (90 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 123km (76 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Brighton and Bournemouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brighton to Bournemouth is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx £18 ($21).
The cheapest way to travel between Brighton and Bournemouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £37 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Brighton and Bournemouth. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Brighton to Bournemouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Southampton Central. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.
Southern Service, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Brighton and Bournemouth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Brighton and Bournemouth. We recommend that you drive to Bournemouth. instead which will take 1h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brighton to Bournemouth. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central and then to Bournemouth. instead which will take 2h 25m.
The closest major airport to Bournemouth is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Bournemouth. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Brighton and Bournemouth. The distance is around 154km (96 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brighton to Bournemouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £37 ($44).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 25m | £37($44) | hourly | 145km (90 miles) |
Drive | 1h 50m | £18($21) | on demand | 154km (96 miles) |
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The following major airports near Bournemouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.