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Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery
Excellent city museum and gallery with archaeology, natural history, and world cultures; the best all-round museum in Exeter.
Cheapest price on Oct 29
$56
Average ticket price on Oct 29
$95
Fastest journey on Oct 29
5 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Oct 29
5 h 35 m
Buses on Oct 29
19
Distance
252 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Luton to Exeter is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Luton to Exeter will cost around $95 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.
It's difficult to get from Luton to Exeter without transferring at least once.
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Buses from Luton to Exeter run on average 17 times per day, taking around 5h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:29, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 156 miles (252 km) distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 156 miles (252 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Buses per day 17 |
Fastest bus 4h 5m |
First bus 12:29 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Luton to Exeter.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $55 |
The table below shows live departures for Luton to Exeter buses for today, Wednesday, October 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX230 · NX504 | 6:45 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 5h45 | 12:30 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX504 | 7:00 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 5h30 | 12:30 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
LU757 · NX406 | 8:05 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 6h55 | 3:00 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:10 PM Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney) | 8h00 | 5:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
NX231 · NX406 | 9:10 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 5h50 | 3:00 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 PM Luton | 6h45 | 5:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
LU757 · NX501 | 11:35 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 12h35 | 12:10 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
NXA2 · NX501 | 11:35 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 12h35 | 12:10 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
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NX230 · NX501 | 5:50 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 6h20 | 12:10 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX501 | 6:05 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 6h05 | 12:10 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 AM Luton | 7h15 | 1:20 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX504 | 9:25 AM Luton, Station Interchange | 5h45 | 3:10 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX504 | 9:40 AM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 5h30 | 3:10 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX501 | 1:15 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 6h45 | 8:00 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX501 | 1:30 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 6h30 | 8:00 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX504 | 3:50 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 5h45 | 9:35 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX504 | 4:05 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 5h30 | 9:35 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX501 | 5:05 PM Luton, Station Interchange | 5h55 | 11:00 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX501 | 5:20 PM Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station | 5h40 | 11:00 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
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Excellent city museum and gallery with archaeology, natural history, and world cultures; the best all-round museum in Exeter.
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Medieval city wall segment and gardens offering one of Exeter’s best walks, with lawns, ruins, and broad urban views.
Historic quay lined with warehouses, canal heritage, walks, and waterside activity; one of Exeter’s most characterful areas.
Attractive urban park beside the cathedral, ideal for relaxing and appreciating surrounding historic buildings in the city centre.
A rich Devon cream made from slowly heated milk. It is a county staple, famously served on scones in a Devon cream tea.
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A hearty baked pudding of layers of potato, onion, and lamb or beef. It is a long-standing Devon farmhouse dish.
Fine dining restaurant known for refined modern British tasting menus and polished service in central Exeter.
Popular modern eatery with seasonal small plates, brunch, and a lively casual atmosphere near the city centre.
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Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add 10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, small change appreciated.
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Most Luton to Exeter buses use the Luton, Station Interchange to Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court station pair, with some services arriving at Exeter, Honiton Road. Use this guide to compare Luton and Exeter bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Luton, Station Interchange has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and fast food options nearby.
WiFi is available at nearby facilities. ATMs are aTM available within short walking distance.
Ticket office support is available at Luton, Station Interchange.
Available at Luton, Station Interchange: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton, Station Interchange: Ramps and accessible routes available for wheelchairs.
Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney) is 3 km from Luton city centre. Public transport options include:
Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney). ATMs are available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney).
Ticket office support is available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney).
Available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luton, Halfway Avenue/Dunstable Road (Challney): Limited accessibility.
Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court. ATMs are available at Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
Ticket office support is available at Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
Available at Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court: Wheelchair accessible.
Exeter, Honiton Road is 3 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
Exeter, Honiton Road has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café in the station (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Exeter, Honiton Road.
Available at Exeter, Honiton Road: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter, Honiton Road: Ramps.
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