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How to get fromBrighton to South Westby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Brighton to South West 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 Exeter St Davidstrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    4h 50m
    £115–225

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
    8h 36m
    £43–105

  3. Drive 177.4 mi

    1. Drive from Brighton to South Westcar car 177.4 mi
    3h 35m
    £44–63

  4. Fly from London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LGW - EXT
    6h 29m
    £99–212

  5. Train via Salisbury

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain train Brighton - Southampton Central
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
    7h
    £77–169

  6. Train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane SOU - EXT
    8h 10m
    £120–459

Brighton to South West by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration8h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 237.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and South West, England?

You can take a train from Brighton to South West via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, Exeter St Davids, and Crediton in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Creedy Bridge via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, and Sidwell Street in around 8h 36m.

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