What is the cheapest way to get from Brighton to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Exeter is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 6h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brighton to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Exeter is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Farringdon Without and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Brighton to Exeter?

The distance between Brighton and Exeter is 229 miles. The road distance is 169.7 miles.

How do I travel from Brighton to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from Brighton to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £100 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Brighton to Exeter?

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Brighton to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Exeter bus from?

Brighton to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Exeter train from?

Brighton to Exeter train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train, bus or fly from Brighton to Exeter?

The best way to get from Brighton to Exeter is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 6h 58m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £280 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Brighton to Exeter bus arrive?

Brighton to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Brighton to Exeter train arrive?

Brighton to Exeter train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Exeter is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Brighton to Exeter.

How do I get a train ticket from Brighton to Exeter?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Brighton to Exeter?

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1448+ hotels available in Exeter.

Brighton to Exeter - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Brighton to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 6m
£104–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
6h 58m
£42–105
Drive 168.7 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Exetercar 168.7 mi
3h 20m
£42–60
Fly from London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
5h 8m
£99–271
Train via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain Brighton - Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 12m
£77–166
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Exeter (EXT)plane SOU - EXT
7h 13m
£205–623
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
6h 57m
£181–480

Brighton to Exeter by train

175Weekly Trains

4h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 228 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Bampfylde Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 58m.

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