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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport
Cheapest price
$109
Average price
$116
Fastest journey
2 h 49 m
Average duration
2 h 52 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
230 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $116 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $109.
It's difficult to get from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport without transferring at least once.
W35095+
C37444 · C36897+
W106297:57 AM3h34Exeter St Davids (EXD)11:31 AMHeathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)$1091One-way3 transfers- W34554+C37795 · C370587:00 AM3h22Exeter St Davids (EXD)10:22 AMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)$1091One-way2 transfers
- W35095 · C47868+C37414 · C368877:57 AM3h10Exeter St Davids (EXD)11:07 AMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)$1091One-way3 transfers
- W35095+C36897 · C374447:57 AM3h25Exeter St Davids (EXD)11:22 AMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)$1091One-way2 transfers
- W34560+C37584 · C36961+W106479:46 AM3h15Exeter St Davids (EXD)1:01 PMHeathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)$1091One-way3 transfers
- W34556+W106207:51 AM2h49Exeter St Davids (EXD)10:40 AMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)$1321One-way1 transfer
- W34558 · C47872+C37508 · C369279:16 AM2h51Exeter St Davids (EXD)12:07 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)$1091One-way3 transfers
- W34563 · C47875+C37602 · C3697210:16 AM2h51Exeter St Davids (EXD)1:07 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)$1091One-way3 transfers
- W34558+W106389:16 AM2h54Exeter St Davids (EXD)12:10 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)$1321One-way1 transfer
- W34560+W106449:46 AM2h54Exeter St Davids (EXD)12:40 PMHeathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)$1321One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight 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 prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $196.
Distance: 142 miles (230 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$108 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $415 Average price | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration 5h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport:
A bus is $83 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport costing on average $108 (€89).
A bus is $389 (€319) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport costing on average $415 (€340).
Other travel options to London Heathrow Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 4m.
Flight takes on average 5h 29m.
You'll arrive about 20m sooner (2h 43m by train vs 3h 3m by car). Tickets start at around $108 (€89) compared to roughly $75 (€61) 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
Exeter to London Heathrow Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Exeter to London Heathrow Airport trains for tomorrow, Saturday, July 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W34554+C37795 · C37058 | 7:00 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h22 | 10:22 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| W34556+W10620 | 7:51 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h49 | 10:40 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| W34556+C37397 · C36875 | 7:51 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h01 | 10:52 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| W34556+C37397 · C36875+W10623 | 7:51 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h10 | 11:01 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 transfers | |
| W34556+C37397 · C37287 | 7:51 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h15 | 11:06 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| W35095+W10626 | 7:57 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h13 | 11:10 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| W35095+W10626 | 7:57 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h19 | 11:16 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| W35095+C37444 · C37301 | 7:57 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h39 | 11:36 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| W35095+C37444 · C36897 | 7:57 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h25 | 11:22 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| W35095 · C47868+C37414 · C36887 | 7:57 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h19 | 11:16 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4 transfers | |
| W35095+C37444 · C36897+W10629 | 7:57 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h34 | 11:31 AM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 transfers | |
| W35095 · C47868+C37414 · C36887 | 7:57 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h10 | 11:07 AM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3 transfers | |
| W34558+W10638 | 9:16 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h00 | 12:16 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| W34558+W10638 | 9:16 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h54 | 12:10 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| W34558+C37537 · C36942 | 9:16 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h06 | 12:22 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| W34558+C37537 · C36942+W10641 | 9:16 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h15 | 12:31 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 transfers | |
| W34558 · C47872+C37508 · C36927 | 9:16 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h51 | 12:07 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3 transfers | |
| W34558+C37537 · C37326 | 9:16 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h20 | 12:36 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 2 transfers | |
| W34558 · C47872+C37508 · C36927 | 9:16 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h00 | 12:16 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 4 transfers | |
| W34560+C37584 · C36961+W10647 | 9:46 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h15 | 1:01 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 3 transfers | |
| W34560+C37584 · C36961 | 9:46 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h06 | 12:52 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 2 transfers | |
| W34560+W10644 | 9:46 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h00 | 12:46 PM Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) | 1 transfer | |
| W34560+W10644 | 9:46 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h54 | 12:40 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 1 transfer | |
| W34563 · C47875+C37602 · C36972 | 10:16 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h51 | 1:07 PM Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport run on average 22 times per day, taking around 2h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $69 (€57) but you can travel from only $18 (€15) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:27, the last at 16:27. The fastest train covers the 142 miles (230 km) distance in 2h 44m.
Distance 142 miles (230 km) |
Average train duration 2h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $69 (€57) |
Trains per day 22 |
Fastest train 2h 44m |
First train 7:27 AM |
Last train 4:27 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Great Western Railway, CrossCountry from Exeter to London Heathrow Airport trainsGreat Western Railway, CrossCountry trains will get you between Exeter and London Heathrow Airport from $18 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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