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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Brighton is to bus via London which costs £14 - £35 and takes 8h 28m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at St Peter's Church via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Brighton via London Paddington and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Exeter to Brighton?

The distance between Exeter and Brighton is 229 miles. The road distance is 169.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Exeter to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Brighton bus from?

Exeter to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Brighton train from?

Exeter to Brighton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Brighton?

The best way to get from Exeter to Brighton is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 6h, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £260 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Exeter to Brighton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Exeter to Brighton train arrive?

Exeter to Brighton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Brighton?

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

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

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

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

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Exeter to Brighton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Exeter to Brighton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain Totnes - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
3h 51m
£83–158
Bus via London
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to London Victoriabus FlixBus UK049 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Peter's Churchbus 025
8h 28m
£15–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus 025
6h
£37–73
Drive 168.9 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Brightoncar 168.9 mi
3h 20m
£41–59
Fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
4h 37m
£96–259
Train via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain Southampton Central - Brighton
4h 43m
£43–101
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EXT - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
8h 49m
£100–413
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EXT - LHR
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
6h 54m
£165–419

Exeter to Brighton by train

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3h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 228 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Brighton, England?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Brighton via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to St Peter's Church via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h.

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