What is the cheapest way to get from Brighton to The Downs?

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to The Downs is to bus via Plymouth Coach Station which costs £30 - £55 and takes 12h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brighton to The Downs?

The fastest way to get from Brighton to The Downs is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and The Downs?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to The Downs. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Church via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coronation Road opp Town Mill and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and The Downs?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to The Downs. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Ivybridge via Farringdon Without, London Paddington and Totnes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Brighton to The Downs?

The distance between Brighton and The Downs is 282 miles. The road distance is 209.4 miles.

How do I travel from Brighton to The Downs without a car?

The best way to get from Brighton to The Downs without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £180 - £320.

How long does it take to get from Brighton to The Downs?

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Brighton to The Downs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to The Downs bus from?

Brighton to The Downs bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to The Downs train from?

Brighton to The Downs train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train or bus from Brighton to The Downs?

The best way to get from Brighton to The Downs is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs £180 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 10h 58m.

Where does the Brighton to The Downs bus arrive?

Brighton to The Downs bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Brighton to The Downs train arrive?

Brighton to The Downs train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.

Can I drive from Brighton to The Downs?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to The Downs is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Brighton to The Downs.

Where can I stay near The Downs?

There are 1657+ hotels available in The Downs.

Brighton to The Downs - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and 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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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Totnestrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
6h 20m
£184–311
Bus via Plymouth Coach Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brighton Railway Station - Stroudley Road to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk998
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Ukn49
12h 7m
£32–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coronation Road opp Town Millbus 501
10h 58m
£50–126
Drive 208.2 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to The Downscar 208.2 mi
4h 5m
£52–74
Train via Westbury
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farehamtrain
2. Take the train from Fareham to Westbury (Wilts)train
3. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Totnestrain
9h 9m
£99–195
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Totnestrain
9h 28m
£108–219

Brighton to The Downs by bus

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Distance: 280.7 mi
Duration: 6h 20m

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 20m. 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 58m.

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