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How to get fromSouth West to Brightonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from South West to Brighton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    4h 37m
    £119–190

  2. Bus via Exeter

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Exeter to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Ukn49
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus bus 025
    8h 46m
    £29–46

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus bus 025
    7h 47m
    £31–53

  4. Drive  176.9 mi

    1. Drive from South West to Brightoncar car 176.9 mi
    3h 34m
    £44–64

  5. Fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EXT - LGW
    4h 39m
    £163–312

  6. Train via Salisbury

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain train Southampton Central - Brighton
    6h 38m
    £70–137

  7. Fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane EXT - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain train
    6h 53m
    £246–423

  8. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EXT - LHR
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain train
    5h 56m
    £290–515

  9. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EXT - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Brightontrain train
    5h 45m
    £312–673

South West to Brighton by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration7h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 237.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a vehicle from South West to Brighton via Crediton, Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Farringdon Without, and Farringdon in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phone Box to St Peter's Church via Sidwell Street, Bampfylde Street, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 47m.

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