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Compare bus, train, and flight for Brighton to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $72 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $72, while a flight costs an average of $514.
Distance: 147 miles (238 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$514 Average price | $108 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 41m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Exeter:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Exeter costing on average $108.
A bus is $443 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brighton to Exeter costing on average $514.
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 41m.
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
Tickets start at around $72 compared to roughly $63 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-9.29. The journey takes 6h 5m versus 4h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Brighton to Exeter
How to get from Brighton to Exeter by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brighton to Exeter is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX025 · NX50110:50 PM13h10Brighton, Preston Circus12:00 PMExeter, Honiton Road$381One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX025 · NX50110:50 PM13h10Brighton, Preston Circus12:00 PMExeter, Honiton Road$381One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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C42218+
C3832310:14 AM3h55Brighton station (BTN)2:09 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$991One-way2 transfers
Other options
- C02738+C42226+C3852812:44 PM4h13Brighton station (BTN)4:57 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$521One-way2 transfers
- C42226 · C48034+
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Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington12:39 PM4h26Brighton station (BTN)5:05 PMExeter St Thomas (EXT)$521One-way3 transfers - G28269+C42226+C3724511:58 AM4h59Brighton station (BTN)4:57 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$521One-way2 transfers
- NX025 · NX50110:50 PM13h20Brighton, Preston Circus12:10 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$381One-way1 transfer
- NX025 · NX5014:12 PM6h38Brighton, Preston Circus10:50 PMExeter, Honiton Road$861One-way1 transfer
- NX025 · NX5014:12 PM6h48Brighton, Preston Circus11:00 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$861One-way1 transfer
BA8992 · BA89778:55 AM7h10Southampton Airport4:05 PMExeter International Airport$4531One-way1 transfer
BA1390+BA89927:30 AM8h35London Heathrow Airport4:05 PMExeter International Airport$4931One-way1 transfer- BA1440+
BA40737:05 AM6h05London Heathrow Airport1:10 PMExeter International Airport$5071One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Exeter:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Exeter costing on average $108.
A bus is $443 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brighton to Exeter costing on average $514.
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 41m.
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brighton and Exeter as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Exeter International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Brighton station (BTN) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
- Buses mostly depart from Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
- Ferries mostly depart from Yarmouth and arrive in Lymington Pier.
- Travel with Loganair, British Airways to go to Exeter by flight.
- Travel with Southern, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to Exeter by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Exeter by bus.
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