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Bournemouth to Brighton by train
It takes an average of 4h 6m to travel from Bournemouth to Brighton by train, over a distance of around 76 miles (122 km). There are normally 72 trains per day traveling from Bournemouth to Brighton and tickets for this journey start from $31.96 when you book in advance.
| First train | 4:12 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 11:45 pm | |
| Departure station | Bournemouth | |
| Arrival station | Brighton | |
| Journey time | From 2h 20m | |
| Distance | 76 miles (122 km) | |
| Frequency | 72 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From $31.96 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Gatwick Express, Thameslink, Southern |
Travel from Bournemouth to Brighton by train in 2 hours 20 minutes
If you want to know more about the journey from Bournemouth to Brighton by train, look no further!
The average journey time from Bournemouth to Brighton by train is 4 hours 6 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 2 hours 20 minutes. You'll usually find 72 trains per day traveling the 122 km between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there are no direct services to Brighton.
Book train tickets from Bournemouth to Brighton in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from $31.96. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices when you search in our Journey Planner.
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Cheap train tickets from Bournemouth to Brighton
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Bournemouth to Brighton is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.
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