The average train between Exeter and Brighton Centre takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Brighton Centre. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Exeter and Brighton Centre. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Brighton Centre at 2:28 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Brighton Centre. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Brighton Centre station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Exeter to Brighton Centre train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Brighton Centre train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Exeter to Brighton Centre train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Exeter and Brighton Centre is 238 km. The road distance is 368 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Brighton Centre via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, Farringdon, and Brighton in around 4h 1m.