How to travel from Barnstaple to Brighton, United Kingdom

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.

7 routes found

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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick (LGW).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    £430($510)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Exeter St Davids then London Paddington and then to Brighton.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £82($95)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bond St then London Heathrow Airport T2 and T3 and then to Brighton.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £35($41)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Brighton.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance347km (216 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barnstaple and Brighton

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Barnstaple and Brighton

Transport options from Barnstaple to Brighton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 45m
£430($510)
hourly526km (327 miles)
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane4h 55m
£340($405)
hourly573km (356 miles)
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane5h 40m
£615($725)
hourly1,314km (816 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 30m
£82($95)
hourly428km (266 miles)
Train via Exeter St Davids5h 20m
£90($105)
hourly343km (213 miles)
Bus
7hrs
£35($41)
6 times a week443km (275 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
£60($71)
on demand347km (216 miles)

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Airports near Brighton

The following major airports near Brighton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Brighton
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Brighton
LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Brighton