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How to get fromPlymouth to Brighton (Station)by train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    4h 53m
    £130–249

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circusbus bus Fal
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus bus Uk940
    8h 47m
    £34–63

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 504 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus bus 025
    7h 26m
    £52–128

  4. Drive 211.5 mi

    1. Drive from Plymouth to Brighton (Station)car car 211.5 mi
    4h 1m
    £51–74

  5. Train, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EXT - LGW
    6h 37m
    £122–243

  6. Train via Salisbury

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain train
    6h 27m
    £98–216

  7. Train, fly to Southampton Airport

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EXT - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain train
    9h 5m
    £196–586

Plymouth to Brighton (Station) by train

Calendar141Weekly Trains
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Brighton (Station), England?

You can take a train from Plymouth to Brighton via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Brighton (Station) via Heathrow Central Bus Station and St Peter's Church in around 7h 26m.

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