The cheapest and fastest trains from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Brighton station (BTN)
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£42
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
5 h 40 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
239 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Brighton station (BTN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Brighton station (BTN) will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
Of the 1 trains that leave Exeter St Davids (EXD) for Brighton station (BTN) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 239 km distance in an average of 5 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Brighton station (BTN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Brighton station (BTN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 239 km
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Most popular Train | Ferry | Coach |
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£62 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest | £46 Average Price |
4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 8h 20m Average total duration 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Brighton station (BTN) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:25 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 5h40 | 14:05 Brighton station (BTN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Brighton station (BTN)
Distance 239 km |
Average train duration 3h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 4h 19m |
First train 04:10 |
Last train 13:15 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, South Western Railway, first_great_western from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Brighton station (BTN) trainsGreat Western Rail, South Western Railway, first_great_western trains will get you between Exeter St Davids (EXD) and Brighton station (BTN) from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Brighton station (BTN) train

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Important Stations and Airports in Exeter St Davids (EXD) and Brighton station (BTN)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:40 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 07:30 - 20:40 Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Weekdays (Mon-Fri) 08:45 - 19:40, Saturday 08:45 - 18:30 Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - All platforms can be accessed via Lifts from the sole main station entrance. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 5. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and adjacent entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Stroudley Road.
- The Grand Central
- The Cyclist
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.50
- Jurys Inn Brighton
- Ibis Brighton City Centre
- My Brighton Hotel
- Located in the main concourse
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to London, Gatwick, and the south coast
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Southern and Thameslink services
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