There are 7 ways to get from Watchet to Brighton by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Southampton
best- Take the train from Taunton to Westbury (Wilts)train
- Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
6h 37m£71–131Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from County Hall to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G5
- Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Old Steinebus G7
8h 1m£29–49Drive 163.7 mi
- Drive from Watchet to Brightoncar 163.7 mi
3h 34m£41–59Drive, fly
- Drive from Watchet to Cardiff Airport (CWL)car
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CWL - LGW
6h 20m£84–195Train
- Take the train from Taunton to London Eustontrain Penzance - London Euston
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
8h 5m£104–176Bus via Slough
- Take the bus from County Hall to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 805
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to St Peter's Churchbus 025
8h 43m£38–64Train #2
- Take the train from Taunton to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Brightontrain
9h 39m£112–211
Watchet to Brighton by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Watchet to Brighton is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 8h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Watchet to Brighton is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Watchet to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Brendon Road and arriving at Old Steine via Lethbridge Arms, County Hall and Glastonbury Festival Coach Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Watchet to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Brighton via Westbury (Wilts) and Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Watchet and Brighton is 176 miles. The road distance is 164.7 miles.
The best way to get from Watchet to Brighton without a car is to train via Southampton which takes 6h 37m and costs £70 - £140.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Watchet to Brighton, including transfers.
Watchet to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.
Watchet to Brighton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Taunton station.
The best way to get from Watchet to Brighton is to train via Southampton which takes 6h 37m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 8h 1m.
What companies run services between Watchet, England and Brighton, England?
You can take a bus from Brendon Road to Brighton via Lethbridge Arms, Millers Way, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton, Westbury (Wilts), and Southampton Central in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brendon Road to Old Steine via Lethbridge Arms, Castle Way, County Hall, and Glastonbury Festival Coach Park in around 8h 1m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to London Gatwick Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–290
Flights from Cardiff Airport to London Gatwick Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–230
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Cardiff Airport to London Gatwick Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £50–130
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Westbury (Wilts)
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Taunton to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Southampton Central to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- Southern
Train from Southampton Central to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–40
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from County Hall to Glastonbury Festival Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Old Steine
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from County Hall to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to St Peter's Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Watchet to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.
Watchet to Brighton train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watchet to Brighton is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Watchet to Brighton.
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