The cheapest and fastest buses from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$21
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$53
Fastest journey on Sep 18
3 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
3 h 41 m
Buses on Sep 18
27
Distance
230 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 27 buses from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport, including 8 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 230 km distance in an average of 3 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 4 h 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.
FlixBus1:10 AM4h25Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court5:35 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3$211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 PM6h20Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court2:45 AMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3$291One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:25 PM5h05Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court5:30 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3$291One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:10 AM5h05Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court12:15 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3$291One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:05 AM5h05Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court2:10 PMLondon, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3$331One-way1 transfer
NX4062:05 AM3h25Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court5:30 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$521One-way0 transfers
NX5019:10 AM3h35Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court12:45 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$481One-way0 transfers
NX5044:45 PM3h40Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court8:25 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$451One-way0 transfers
NX5047:30 AM3h45Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court11:15 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$601One-way0 transfers
NX5043:55 AM4h00Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court7:55 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$521One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and train for Exeter to London Heathrow Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, while a flight costs an average of $488.
Distance: 142 miles (230 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$52 Average price Cheapest | $129 Average price | $488 Average price | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport:
A bus is $77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport costing on average $129.
A bus is $435 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport costing on average $488.
Other travel options to London Heathrow Airport take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 55m.
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
Tickets start at around $52 compared to roughly $76 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $24. The journey takes 4h 5m versus 3h 3m 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.
Direct services are operated by National Express, FlixBus.
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.
Exeter to London Heathrow Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Live departures
Exeter to London Heathrow Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Exeter to London Heathrow Airport buses for tomorrow, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 1:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 4h25 | 5:35 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX404 | 1:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 4h35 | 5:45 AM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX406 | 2:05 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 3h25 | 5:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX406 · NX210 | 2:05 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 4h15 | 6:20 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX504 · NX230 | 3:55 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 7h15 | 11:10 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 transfer | |
NX504 · NX201 | 3:55 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 4h55 | 8:50 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX504 | 3:55 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 4h00 | 7:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX504 · NX727 | 3:55 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 4h55 | 8:50 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h05 | 12:15 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NX504 · NX727 | 7:30 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 4h30 | 12:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX504 | 7:30 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 3h45 | 11:15 AM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h05 | 2:10 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NX501 | 9:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 3h35 | 12:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX501 · NX210 | 9:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 4h40 | 1:50 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX101 · NX202 | 9:30 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 4h55 | 2:25 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX101 · NX202 | 9:30 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 4h35 | 2:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX101 · NX202 | 9:30 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 7h10 | 4:40 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 transfer | |
NX501 | 11:55 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 4h20 | 4:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX501 · NX210 | 11:55 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h15 | 5:10 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX501 · NX230 | 11:55 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h45 | 5:40 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h05 | 5:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
NX104 · NX202 | 1:30 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h55 | 7:25 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 transfer | |
NX104 · NX202 | 1:30 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h40 | 7:10 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
NX104 · NX202 | 1:30 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h25 | 6:55 PM London Heathrow Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX504 | 4:45 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 3h40 | 8:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX504 · NX032 | 4:45 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 4h25 | 9:10 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 6h20 | 2:45 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 transfer | |
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Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus or Megabus to find the best option for your trip from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport
Buses from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport run on average 25 times per day, taking around 4h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 19:25. The fastest bus covers the 142 miles (230 km) distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 142 miles (230 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 3h 20m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 7:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Exeter to London Heathrow AirportYou can travel by bus between Exeter to London Heathrow Airport with National Express, FlixBus for as low as $16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Heathrow Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport
Most Exeter to London Heathrow Airport buses use the Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Exeter and London Heathrow Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court from Exeter city centre
Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court bus station facilities and services
Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court. ATMs are available at Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court: Wheelchair accessible.
Getting to Exeter, Honiton Road from Exeter city centre
Exeter, Honiton Road is 3 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
Exeter, Honiton Road bus station facilities and services
Exeter, Honiton Road has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café in the station (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Exeter, Honiton Road.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Exeter, Honiton Road: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter, Honiton Road: Ramps.
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