The average train between Exeter and Brighton and Hove takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Brighton and Hove. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Exeter and Brighton and Hove. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Brighton and Hove at 2:28 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Brighton and Hove. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Brighton and Hove station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Exeter to Brighton and Hove train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Brighton and Hove train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Exeter to Brighton and Hove train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Elizabeth Line (TfL) and Thameslink.
The distance between Exeter and Brighton and Hove is 238.9 km. The road distance is 367 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Brighton via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 3h 53m.