The distance between Barnstaple and Brighton is around 343km (213 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Barnstaple to Brighton by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick (LGW).
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Take the train to Exeter St Davids then London Paddington and then to Brighton.
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Take the bus to Bristol Bond St then London Heathrow Airport T2 and T3 and then to Brighton.
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There are several options for getting from Barnstaple to Brighton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £35 ($41) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £430 ($510).
The distance between Barnstaple and Brighton is around 343km (213 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 276km (172 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Barnstaple and Brighton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Barnstaple to Brighton is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £430 ($510).
The cheapest way to travel between Barnstaple and Brighton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £35 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Barnstaple and Brighton. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Barnstaple to Brighton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids, London Paddington and Victoria station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.
Great Western Railway, Gatwick Express, Southern Service and South Western Railway run train services between Barnstaple and Brighton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Barnstaple and Brighton. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Barnstaple to Brighton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bond St and London Heathrow Airport T2 and T3. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 7hrs.
Megabus UK, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Barnstaple and Brighton. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barnstaple to Brighton. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick (LGW). instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Brighton is Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Brighton. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Barnstaple and Brighton. The distance is around 347km (216 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barnstaple to Brighton is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around £82 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 45m | £430($510) | hourly | 526km (327 miles) |
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane | 4h 55m | £340($405) | hourly | 573km (356 miles) |
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane | 5h 40m | £615($725) | hourly | 1,314km (816 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 30m | £82($95) | hourly | 428km (266 miles) |
Train via Exeter St Davids | 5h 20m | £90($105) | hourly | 343km (213 miles) |
Bus | 7hrs | £35($41) | 6 times a week | 443km (275 miles) |
Drive | 3h 55m | £60($71) | on demand | 347km (216 miles) |
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The following major airports near Brighton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.