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How to get fromNorth Devon to Brightonby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain train
    5h 28m
    £116–205

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 502
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus bus 025
    7h 41m
    £40–68

  3. Drive  195.9 mi

    1. Drive from North Devon to Brightoncar car 195.9 mi
    3h 59m
    £49–70

  4. Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EXT - LGW
    6h 35m
    £114–274

  5. Train via Salisbury

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain train
    6h 52m
    £82–168

  6. Bus via Bristol

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus bus Uk940
    8h 34m
    £42–72

  7. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EXT - LHR
    3. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain train
    8h 17m
    £239–449

  8. Train, fly to Southampton Airport

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EXT - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain train
    8h 34m
    £207–376

North Devon to Brighton by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 266.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between North Devon, England and Brighton, England?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Brighton via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St Peter's Church via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 41m.

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