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How to get fromBrighton to Plymouthby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Brighton to Plymouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    5h 22m
    £126–210

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Fal
    9h 4m
    £26–39

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    8h 48m
    £41–78

  4. Drive  211.6 mi

    1. Drive from Brighton to Plymouthcar car 211.6 mi
    4h 3m
    £53–77

  5. Fly from London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    6h 28m
    £124–325

  6. Train via Salisbury

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    6h 48m
    £87–175

  7. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane SOU - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    8h 35m
    £192–383

Brighton to Plymouth by train

Calendar127Weekly Trains
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Plymouth, England?

You can take a train from Brighton to Plymouth via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Plymouth Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 48m.

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