The distance between Portsmouth and Brighton is around 71km (44 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 58min.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Portsmouth to Brighton by train, taxi 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 Brighton.
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+ 1 othersTake a taxi to Brighton.
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+ 2 othersThere are several options for getting from Portsmouth to Brighton by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 1h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 58min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($150).
The distance between Portsmouth and Brighton is around 71km (44 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 66km (41 miles)
It takes around 1h 20m to get from Portsmouth and Brighton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 58min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Portsmouth to Brighton is to take a taxi which takes around 58min and will set you back approx £125 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Portsmouth and Brighton, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Portsmouth and Brighton. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Portsmouth and Brighton with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 20m.
Southern Service and Great Western Railway run train services between Portsmouth and Brighton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 20m, 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 Portsmouth and Brighton. We recommend that you take a taxi to Brighton. instead which will take 58min.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portsmouth to Brighton. We recommend that you take the train to Brighton. instead which will take 1h 20m.
The closest major airport to Brighton is Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Brighton. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Portsmouth and Brighton. The distance is around 81km (50 miles) by road and it will take around 58min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portsmouth to Brighton is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around £16 ($19).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 20m | £16($19) | hourly | 71km (44 miles) |
Taxi | 58min | £125($150) | on demand | 81km (50 miles) |
Drive | 58min | £14($17) | on demand | 81km (50 miles) |
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The following major airports near Brighton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.