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The cheapest and fastest trains from Brighton to Exeter

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 19 Sept

Cheapest price on 19 Sept

£39

Average ticket price on 19 Sept

£66

Fastest journey on 19 Sept

3 h 55 m

Average journey duration on 19 Sept

3 h 57 m

Trains on 19 Sept

Distance

238 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brighton to Exeter is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Brighton to Exeter will cost around £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.

Fast trains

To travel from Brighton to Exeter you need to make at least 2 changes.

C42232+C37170+Tube from London Bridge to Canary Wharf (Elizabeth line)+C02644
13:285h32
Brighton station (BTN)
19:00Exeter St Davids (EXD)
£391One-way
3 changes
C42226+G28269+C37245
11:584h59
Brighton station (BTN)
16:57Exeter St Davids (EXD)
£391One-way
2 changes
C42226+C38528+C02738
12:444h13
Brighton station (BTN)
16:57Exeter St Davids (EXD)
£391One-way
2 changes
C42226 · C48034+G77294+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington
12:394h26
Brighton station (BTN)
17:05Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
£391One-way
3 changes
L84224 · L79340+V29382+G26661
7:435h29
Brighton station (BTN)
13:12St James' Park (SJP)
£421One-way
3 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach, train and flight 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 coach, with an average ticket price of £28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 33m. 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 coach costs an average of £28, while a flight costs an average of £204.

Distance: 238 km

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Coach	Flight	Driving
£66 Average Price	£28 Average Price Cheapest	£204 Average Price	£46 Average Price (fuel + tolls)
4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	11h 7m Average total duration 9h 7m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time*	4h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door)
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions	- 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.

The cheapest way to travel from Brighton to Exeter is a coach with an average price of £28.

This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Exeter:

A coach is £38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Exeter costing on average £66.

A coach is £175 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brighton to Exeter costing on average £204.

The fastest way to travel from Brighton to Exeter is by train with an average journey time of 4h 3m.

Other travel options to Exeter take longer:

Coach takes on average 5h 49m.

Flight takes on average 9h 7m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Brighton and Exeter including taking a coach, train and flight.

Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 4m sooner (4h 3m by train vs 4h 7m by car). Tickets start at around £66 compared to roughly £46 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Brighton to Exeter train times

The table below shows live departures for Brighton to Exeter trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
W34790+C38283+W45478	Delayed 9:03 8:09Brighton station (BTN)	3h54	12:03 Exeter St Davids (EXD)	2 changes
W34790 · C48010+C38283+W45478	Delayed 9:03 8:09Brighton station (BTN)	4h23	12:32 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)	3 changes
G14979+W45424+C38339	Delayed 9:36 8:39Brighton station (BTN)	4h28	13:07 Exeter St Davids (EXD)	2 changes
W34797+W45479+C38380	Delayed 10:03 9:14Brighton station (BTN)	3h59	13:13 Exeter St Davids (EXD)	2 changes
W34797 · C48015+C38380+W45479	Delayed 10:03 9:14Brighton station (BTN)	4h17	13:31 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)	3 changes
L79363+C82367+W45553	Delayed 10:27 9:58Brighton station (BTN)	5h08	15:06 Exeter St Davids (EXD)	2 changes
G14982 · C48021+W45493+C38461	Delayed 11:05 10:14Brighton station (BTN)	4h17	14:31 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)	3 changes
G14982+C38461+W45493	Delayed 11:05 10:14Brighton station (BTN)	3h58	14:12 Exeter St Davids (EXD)	2 changes
G14984 · C48025+G77277+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington	Delayed 11:35 10:39Brighton station (BTN)	4h53	15:32 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)	3 changes
G15132 · W34808 · C48025+G77277	On time 10:39 Brighton station (BTN)	4h53	15:32 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)	3 changes
W34808 · C48025+Tube from London Victoria to London Paddington+G26677	Delayed 12:03 10:43Brighton station (BTN)	4h49	15:32 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)	4 changes
G14984+W45425+C38505	Delayed 11:35 10:44Brighton station (BTN)	4h24	15:08 Exeter St Davids (EXD)	2 changes
W34808 · C48025+C38542+W45467	Delayed 12:03 11:14Brighton station (BTN)	4h18	15:32 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)	3 changes
W34808+W45467+C38542	Delayed 12:03 11:14Brighton station (BTN)	3h58	15:12 Exeter St Davids (EXD)	2 changes
W34813+W45474+C38228	Delayed 13:03 12:14Brighton station (BTN)	3h58	16:12 Exeter St Davids (EXD)	2 changes
W34813 · C48030+W45474+C38228	Delayed 13:03 12:14Brighton station (BTN)	4h19	16:33 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)	3 changes
W34817+W45432+C38264	Delayed 13:36 12:44Brighton station (BTN)	4h15	16:59 Exeter St Davids (EXD)	2 changes
W34817 · C48033+C38264+W45432	Delayed 13:36 12:44Brighton station (BTN)	4h24	17:08 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)	3 changes
W34820+W45536+Tube from London Bridge to London Paddington	Delayed 14:03 12:58Brighton station (BTN)	4h17	17:15 Exeter St Davids (EXD)	2 changes
W34820 · C48035+W45476+C38307	Delayed 14:03 13:14Brighton station (BTN)	4h20	17:34 Exeter St Thomas (EXT)	3 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Brighton to Exeter

United Kingdom

Trains from Brighton to Exeter run on average 18 times per day, taking around 4h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 238 km distance in 4h 21m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £14

Distance

238 km

Average train duration

4h 3m

Cheapest ticket price

£33

Trains per day

Fastest train

4h 21m

First train

0:02

Last train

23:28

Cheapest Month

Apr

Cheapest Day

Tue

High Season

Jul - Sept

Low Season

Oct - Dec

Busiest Day

Tue

Least Busy Day

Wed

Best time to book

1 day

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £14

Train companies: Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Southern from Brighton to Exeter trainsGreat Western Railway, South Western Railway, Southern trains will get you between Brighton and Exeter from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Great Western Railway

About

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Great Western Railway Duration

4h 21m

Cheapest Great Western Railway Price

£56

Luggage included

Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price

Luggage storage

Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats

Cancellation Policy

Refund policies apply as per ticket type

Refund

Full refund if train is cancelled

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes

Seat reservation

Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available

Pets

Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger

Quiet zone

Learn more about Great Western Railway

South Western Railway

About

South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average South Western Railway Duration

4h 33m

Cheapest South Western Railway Price

£33

Luggage included

2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price

Luggage storage

Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages

Cancellation Policy

Refund depends on ticket type and timing of cancellation

Refund

Full refund if train is cancelled by operator

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Cafe bar service with hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches

Seat reservation

Seat reservations available for a fee, free for some ticket types

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, assistance service available

Pets

Small pets travel free, dogs must be on lead

Quiet zone

Learn more about South Western Railway

Southern

About

Southern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local commuter services. Its trains include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, and Class 444 and 450. It also offers a variety of ticket types, such as Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southern Rail are London to Brighton, London to Southampton, and London to Portsmouth.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Southern Duration

4h 54m

Cheapest Southern Price

£100

Southern frequency

3 a day

Luggage included

2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage

Luggage storage

Overhead racks and luggage areas at the end of carriages

Cancellation Policy

According to ticket type conditions

Refund

Full refund provided

Amenities on board the train

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Trolley service with snacks and drinks

Seat reservation

Seat reservations available for a fee

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available

Pets

Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require a ticket

Quiet zone

Learn more about Southern

Complete guide to Exeter

Things to do in Exeter

Discover the best of Exeter — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Exeter trip today.

Must visit

Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery

City museum with local history, archaeology, world cultures and changing exhibitions in a landmark Victorian building.

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Recommended

Exeter's Underground Passages

Underground medieval passages beneath the city, explored on guided tours that reveal Exeter’s engineering and history.

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Recommended

The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum

Working print museum with historic presses, typesetting equipment and hands-on insight into traditional printing methods.

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Pound sterling (£)

Moderate for the UK: stays and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local buses and casual meals remain manageable for most visitors.

Average meal costs

Budget: £8-15 for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range: £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining: £50+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee: £3-4 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Cafés: rounding up is fine. Taxis: round up or add about 10% for good service.

FAQs: Brighton to Exeter train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brighton to Exeter by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Exeter, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

The cost of a train ticket from Brighton to Exeter can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £33, while the average price tends to be around £66.

The train journey from Brighton to Exeter covers a distance of 238 km and takes approximately 4h 21m. Trains run 18 per day.

The train distance from Brighton to Exeter is 238 km.

The first train from Brighton to Exeter leaves at 0:02.

The last train from Brighton to Exeter departs at 23:28.

Trains from Brighton to Exeter run approximately 18 times per day.

Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Brighton to Exeter.

Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Brighton to Exeter.

To get from Brighton to Exeter, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.

There is no night train service from Brighton to Exeter.

The train station in Brighton that goes to Exeter is Brighton station (BTN), and it arrives at Exeter St Davids (EXD).

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Exeter is by coach, costing approximately £14.

Booking trains from Brighton to Exeter in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.

The train journey from Brighton to Exeter offers scenic views, particularly as it passes through the South Downs National Park and along the picturesque Devon countryside, featuring rolling hills and charming villages.

A day trip from Brighton to Exeter is not feasible, as the journey takes 4h 21m. However, there are 15 train services per day. The distance is 238 km.

Two to three days in Exeter is ideal to explore its historic sites, enjoy the stunning quayside, and visit nearby attractions like Dartmoor National Park.

Yes, you can take the train from Brighton to Exeter.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Brighton and Exeter

Most Brighton to Exeter trains use the Brighton to Exeter St Davids station pair, with some services arriving at Exeter St Thomas. Use this guide to compare Brighton and Exeter train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Brighton

Arrival train stations in Exeter

Which Brighton station do trains to Exeter leave from?

Trains from Brighton to Exeter leave from Brighton. The station is from Brighton city centre at Brighton Station, Queens Rd, Brighton BN1 3XP, United Kingdom.

BrightonBrighton Station, Queens Rd, Brighton BN1 3XP, United Kingdom+44 345 127 2920 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Brighton from Brighton city centre

Bus37, 52 · 4m · £0.90 · every ~6 min

Brighton train station facilities and services

Brighton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: The Grand Central, The Cyclist

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Brighton. Information desks are located in the main concourse.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Brighton. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Brighton: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Brighton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Brighton: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Jurys Inn Brighton, Ibis Brighton City Centre, My Brighton Hotel.

More about Brighton

Which Exeter station do trains from Brighton arrive at?

Trains from Brighton to Exeter most often arrive at Exeter St Davids. Some services arrive at Exeter St Thomas, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Exeter arrival station.

Exeter St DavidsExeter St Davids station, Bonhay Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4NT+44 3451652030 Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Exeter St Davids from Exeter city centre

Exeter St Davids is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus355, 6A, 5B, 4A, 4, 66 · 6m · £2 · every ~20 min

4, 4A, Uni, K · 8m · £2 · every ~19 min

Exeter St Davids train station facilities and services

Exeter St Davids has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.