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How to get fromBrighton to The Downsby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Brighton to The Downs by train, bus, or car

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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 Totnestrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    6h 28m
    £179–285

  2. Bus via Plymouth Coach Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk998
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Ukn49
    11h 46m
    £35–55

  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 Coronation Road opp Town Millbus bus 501
    10h 32m
    £43–72

  4. Drive  208.2 mi

    1. Drive from Brighton to The Downscar car 208.2 mi
    4h 5m
    £52–75

  5. Train via Westbury

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Farehamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fareham to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Totnestrain train
    8h 32m
    £95–170

  6. Train via Bristol

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Totnestrain train
    8h 58m
    £100–190

Brighton to The Downs by bus

Calendar20Weekly Buses
Duration10h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and The Downs, Devon, England?

You can take a train from Brighton to The Downs via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, London Paddington, Totnes, and Ivybridge in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Church via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coronation Road opp Town Mill, and Bus Station in around 10h 32m.

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