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How to get fromBrighton to Exeterby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Brighton to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brighton to FarringdontrainBrighton - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St DavidstrainLondon Paddington - Totnes / ...
    4h 10m
    £75–197

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus025
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus501 / ...
    6h 19m
    £25–74

  3. Drive 168.7 mi

    1. Drive from Brighton to Exetercar168.7 mi
    3h 17m
    £43–61

  4. Fly from London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)planeLGW - EXT
    4h 53m
    £106–309

  5. Train via Salisbury

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton CentraltrainBrighton - Southampton Central
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter CentraltrainLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    5h 13m
    £43–83

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)planeLHR - EXT
    7h 1m
    £171–523

Brighton to Exeter by train

Calendar167Weekly Trains
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Brighton, England and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Brighton to Exeter St Davids via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Bampfylde Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 19m.

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