Driving from Brighton to Southampton
Southampton lies 89 km (55 mi) west of Brighton, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 22 min without stops, over roughly 109 km (68 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Brighton | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 283,870 | 269,781 |
| Elevation | 29 m (95 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | BN2–TR2 | SO15 |
Where to book car hire from Brighton to Southampton
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Staying in Southampton
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Common questions
How far is Southampton from Brighton?
89 km (55 mi) in a straight line, west of Brighton; by road roughly 109 km (68 mi).
How long does it take to get from Brighton to Southampton by car?
About 1 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brighton and Southampton?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.