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Bournemouth to Brighton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Brighton takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is an hourly train service from Bournemouth to Brighton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 46m
Duration
90 mi
Distance
£50
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain train Southampton Central - Brighton
2h 42m
£39–72

Bournemouth to Brighton train times

Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Brighton at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Cross CountrySouthern2h 20m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwaySouthern2h 36m • 1 change

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    Cross CountrySouthern2h 20m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwaySouthern2h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouthern2h 53m • 1 change

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    Cross CountrySouthern2h 35m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwaySouthern2h 40m • 1 change

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    Cross CountrySouthern2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouthern2h 55m • 1 change

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    Cross CountrySouthern2h 30m • 1 change

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    South Western RailwaySouthern2h 56m • 1 change

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    Cross CountrySouthern2h 20m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bournemouth to Brighton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Brighton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 90 mi
  • Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Brighton, England?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Brighton via Southampton Central in around 2h 42m.

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