Train Exeter to Brighton from £123 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Brighton takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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.

4h 13m
Duration: 228 mi
Distance: £123
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 53m

£104–196

Exeter to Brighton train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Brighton at 2:28 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

1:15 PM → 5:14 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
1:42 PM → 5:51 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
2:15 PM → 6:15 PM
3h 59m • 2 changes
2:43 PM → 6:45 PM
4h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

1:07 AM → 7:18 AM
6h 11m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 10:13 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 12:13 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

1:07 AM → 7:18 AM
6h 11m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 10:13 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 12:13 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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