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Why choose Southern?

Explore 100s of amazing destinations and hidden gems across the South East with fast and frequent trains.

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Better for your wallet

Save big with Advance fares from as little as £8, unlock 2for1 entry to top UK attractions and never pay a booking fee.

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Better for the planet

Each journey emits up to five times less CO2 than going by car. That means better air quality for your local area and a healthier planet for us all.

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Better use of time

When you travel by train, the journey becomes part of the trip. Forget being stuck behind a wheel in traffic; sit-back, relax and let us drive with access to Wi-Fi, tables and power.

Travel hub

Stay up to date with the latest travel information to help you plan your trip and ensure you have a smooth journey.

Service updates

Get live departure and arrival updates, check alternative routes during disruptions, and see lift availability at stations.

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Engineering works

Stay informed about planned engineering works that may affect your journey. Check for service alterations, replacement buses, and alternative routes.

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Changes to refunds

From 1 April refund conditions for some ticket types are changing.

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Assisted travel

We want to make rail travel easier with our assisted travel scheme Passenger Assist, for passengers with disabilities, trouble communicating, or difficulty getting around. Here we explain how to get in touch with us to arrange any travel assistance.

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London

Advance Single

Eastbourne to London

Standard fare: £8
With Railcard
£5.30 Save 1/3
Seaford

Off Peak Day Return

Brighton to Seaford

Standard fare: £6.40
With Railcard
£4.25 Save 1/3
Eastbourne

Advance Single

London Victoria to Eastbourne

Standard fare: £8
With Railcard
£5.30 Save 1/3
Brighton

Off-Peak Day Return

London to Brighton

Standard fare: £37.50
With Railcard
£24.95 Save 1/3

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4.6

Plan your journeys

Easy to book and plan journeys
iPhone 5 Apr 2026

Book in advance

it's easy and quick to buy a ticket on the way to the station
Android 19 Feb 2026

Book tickets

Nice UI, easy to use, found and booked tickets in around 2 minutes
Android 14 Jan 2026

Easy to access

Really good. Auto-fills favourites, but allows easy adjustments. Easy to access stored tickets.
Android 6 Nov 2025
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4.6