What is the cheapest way to get from South West to Brighton?

The cheapest way to get from South West to Brighton is to bus via Exeter which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from South West to Brighton?

The fastest way to get from South West to Brighton is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between South West and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from South West to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Phone Box and arriving at St Peter's Church via Bampfylde Street and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

Is there a direct train between South West and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from South West to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Crediton and arriving at Brighton via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington and Farringdon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from South West to Brighton?

The distance between South West and Brighton is 239 miles. The road distance is 178 miles.

How do I travel from South West to Brighton without a car?

The best way to get from South West to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £110 - £210.

How long does it take to get from South West to Brighton?

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from South West to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South West to Brighton bus from?

South West to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the South West to Brighton train from?

South West to Brighton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train, bus or fly from South West to Brighton?

The best way to get from South West to Brighton is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 1m, you could also fly, which costs £160 - £320 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the South West to Brighton bus arrive?

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

Where does the South West to Brighton train arrive?

South West to Brighton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from South West to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between South West to Brighton is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from South West to Brighton.

Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1721+ hotels available in Brighton.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
4h 38m
£119–201
Bus via Exeter
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to London Heathrow Airportbus Ukn49
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus 025
8h 51m
£31–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Peter's Churchbus 025
8h 1m
£34–57
Drive 176.9 mi
1. Drive from South West to Brightoncar 176.9 mi
3h 34m
£44–64
Fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EXT - LGW
4h 39m
£163–312
Train via Salisbury
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain Southampton Central - Brighton
6h 38m
£70–136
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EXT - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
6h 53m
£246–423
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EXT - LHR
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain
5h 56m
£289–516

South West to Brighton by bus

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Distance: 237.1 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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 38m. 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 8h 1m.

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