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How to get fromBrighton to Exeter (Station)by train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    4h 34m
    £100–171

  2. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Exeterbus bus Ukn49
    7h 33m
    £32–53

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
    6h 34m
    £36–63

  4. Drive  168.7 mi

    1. Drive from Brighton to Exeter (Station)car car 168.7 mi
    3h 20m
    £42–61

  5. Fly from London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    4h 55m
    £98–255

  6. Train via Salisbury

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain train Brighton - Southampton Central
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    5h 43m
    £67–135

  7. Train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane SOU - EXT
    6h 22m
    £191–343

Brighton to Exeter (Station) by train and foot

Calendar81Weekly Services
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 229.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Exeter (Station), England?

You can take a train from Brighton to Exeter (Station) via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Bampfylde Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 34m.

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