4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Exeter to Brighton
Cheapest price
€49
Average price
€54
Fastest journey
6 h 11 m
Average duration
7 h 8 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
238 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Exeter to Brighton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Exeter to Brighton will cost around €54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €49.
Of the 2 buses that leave Exeter for Brighton on Sun, Dec 28, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 28 the direct buses cover the 238 km distance in an average of 7 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 11 m .
On Sun, Dec 28 the slowest buses will take 8 h 5 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 bus for Exeter to Brighton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Brighton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. 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 €24, and a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 238 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€53 Average price Cheapest | €66 Average price |
6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Exeter to Brighton bus times
The table below shows live departures for Exeter to Brighton buses for today, Saturday, December 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX504 · NX025 | On time 7:45 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 6h17 | 2:02 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
| NX504 · NX025 | 7:45 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 6h20 | 2:05 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
| NX504 · NX025 | On time 7:45 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 6h30 | 2:15 PM Brighton | 1 transfer | |
| NX501 · NX025 | On time 9:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 6h57 | 4:07 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
| NX501 · NX025 | On time 9:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 7h10 | 4:20 PM Brighton | 1 transfer | |
| NX501 · NX025 | 9:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 7h00 | 4:10 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
| NX501 · NX025 | On time 4:55 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 6h35 | 11:30 PM Brighton | 1 transfer | |
| NX501 · NX025 | 4:55 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 6h27 | 11:22 PM Brighton, York Place (St Peter's Church) | 1 transfer | |
| NX501 · NX025 | On time 4:55 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 6h25 | 11:20 PM Brighton, Preston Circus | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, December 28 | |||||
| 1:05 AM Exeter | 8h05 | 9:10 AM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:40 AM Exeter | 6h11 | 9:51 AM Brighton | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Exeter to Brighton
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Buses from Exeter to Brighton run on average 18 times per day, taking around 6h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €24 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:44, the last at 22:55. The fastest bus covers the 238 km distance in 6h 25m.
Distance 238 km |
Average bus duration 6h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price €24 |
Buses per day 18 |
Fastest bus 6h 25m |
First bus 00:44 |
Last bus 22:55 |
Bus providers: National Express from Exeter to BrightonYou can travel by bus between Exeter to Brighton with National Express for as low as €24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Exeter to Brighton
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Popular bus stations from Exeter to Brighton
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WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café in the station (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 4, 9, 56
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