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Compare train and bus for Brighton to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 147 miles (238 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$82 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest |
4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Brighton to Exeter by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Brighton to Exeter is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Exeter:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Exeter costing on average $46 (€37).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 8m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 16 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brighton and Exeter as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brighton station (BTN) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
- Buses mostly depart from Brighton, Preston Circus and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, Southern, Southern to go to Exeter by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Exeter by bus.
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