The distance between Brighton and Exeter is around 276km (171 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Brighton to Exeter by train, bus and car. 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 London Victoria and then to Exeter St Davids.
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Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Exeter Sidwell St.
There are several options for getting from Brighton to Exeter by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £31 ($37).
The distance between Brighton and Exeter is around 276km (171 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 238km (148 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Brighton and Exeter by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Brighton to Exeter is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £31 ($37).
The cheapest way to travel between Brighton and Exeter, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Brighton and Exeter. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Brighton to Exeter. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Victoria and Paddington station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.
Gatwick Express, Southern Service, Great Western Railway and South Western Railway run train services between Brighton and Exeter. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Brighton and Exeter. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Brighton to Exeter. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.
National Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between Brighton and Exeter. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brighton to Exeter. We recommend that you take the train to London Victoria and then to Exeter St Davids. instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Exeter is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Exeter. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Brighton and Exeter. The distance is around 276km (171 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brighton to Exeter is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £74 ($88).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 25m | £74($88) | hourly | 365km (227 miles) |
Train via Southampton Central | 4h 10m | £81($95) | hourly | 279km (174 miles) |
Bus | 5h 20m | £16($19) | 5 times a day | 370km (230 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | £31($37) | on demand | 276km (171 miles) |
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Blue Islands Limited
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Southern Service
The following major airports near Exeter offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.