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Train to BrightonorSouthern and South Western Railway to Southampton?

The short answer

For one traveler the Train to Brighton is cheaper by £32.80. That does not change up to 8 travelers.

The Train to Brighton is quicker: 30 min against 1 h 36. The Southern and South Western Railway to Southampton varies between 96 and 115 minutes.

Train to Brighton: 04:58–01:58. Southern and South Western Railway to Southampton: 05:57–22:32.

Priced against each other

Whole-party totals · adult fares
What each costs for the whole party, in GBP. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row.
TravelersTrain to BrightonSouthern and South Western Railway to SouthamptonDifference
1£13.70£46.50£32.80
2£27.40£93£65.60
3£41.10£139.50£98.40
4£54.80£186£131.20
5£68.50£232.50£164
6£82.20£279£196.80
7£95.90£325.50£229.60
8£109.60£372£262.40

Side by side

Where each one leaves you
SouthernSWR · Southern and South Western RailwaySouthern and South Western Railway to Southampton
From
Gatwick Airport station, in the South Terminal
To
Southampton Central, changing at Clapham Junction
Runs
05:57–22:32
Journey
96–115 min

The £46.50 ticket is not valid via the London terminals, and the Gatwick Express does not take it; buy the ticket for the Clapham Junction route.

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Southern and South Western Railway to Southampton: price for every party size

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