There are 6 ways to get from Brighton to Westward Ho! by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 29m£105–205Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
8h 55m£41–71Drive 205.8 mi
- Drive from Brighton to Westward Ho!car 205.8 mi
4h 10m£51–73Fly, train
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 46m£116–278Train via Salisbury
- Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 25m£84–168Bus via Bristol
- Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk940
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
10h 23m£43–76
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Westward Ho! is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Brighton to Westward Ho! is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Westward Ho!. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Swanswood Gardens via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Westward Ho!. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Barnstaple via Gatwick Airport, Reading and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Brighton and Westward Ho! is 268 miles. The road distance is 207 miles.
The best way to get from Brighton to Westward Ho! without a car is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs £100 - £210.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Brighton to Westward Ho!, including transfers.
Brighton to Westward Ho! bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.
Brighton to Westward Ho! train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gatwick Airport station.
The best way to get from Brighton to Westward Ho! is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 55m.
What companies run services between Brighton, England and Westward Ho!, England?
You can take a train from Brighton to Eastbourne Terrace via Gatwick Airport, Reading, Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, and Rail Station in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Swanswood Gardens via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bus Station in around 8h 55m.
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Thursday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £120–380
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–200
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £240–700
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £110–200
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Exeter via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £55–330
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Brighton to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Brighton to Westward Ho! bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Brighton to Westward Ho! train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Westward Ho! is 207 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Brighton to Westward Ho!.
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