Train Brighton to Exeter from £124 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Brighton and Exeter takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is an hourly train service from Brighton to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 16m
Duration: 228 mi
Distance: £124
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 6m

£103–205

Brighton to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Brighton and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

2:28 PM → 6:16 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
2:58 PM → 7:02 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
3:14 PM → 7:15 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
3:58 PM → 8:05 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:06 AM → 9:27 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
6:26 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 11:54 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:06 AM → 9:27 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
6:26 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 11:54 AM
3h 58m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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