The cheapest and fastest trains from Exeter to London Luton Airport
Cheapest price
$103
Average price
$137
Fastest journey
3 h 52 m
Average duration
4 h 6 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
254 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Exeter to London Luton 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 Luton Airport will cost around $137 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $103.
It's difficult to get from Exeter to London Luton Airport without transferring at least 3 times.
P29720+
G23935+
G83941+
Luton Dart
P31586 · P29729+
Tube from London Paddington to Queens Park (London)+
P51105
P29716+
Tube from London Paddington to Queens Park (London)+
LT114100+
P51569
P31577 · P29720+
Tube from London Paddington to Queens Park (London)+
P51081
P33328 · P29719+
Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+
C52624
P29720+
Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+
C51639+
Luton Dart
P31577 · P29720+
Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+
C51639
L16754+
Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+
C52452+
Luton Dart
darwin_rsid+
P29720+
Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+
C51639
P29719+
Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+
C52624+
Luton DartTravel Information
Compare bus and train for Exeter to London Luton Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Exeter to London Luton Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, and a train costs an average of €41.
Distance: 157 miles (254 km)
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€80 Average price | €56 Average price Cheapest |
4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Exeter to London Luton Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Exeter to London Luton Airport trains for tomorrow, Sunday, January 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P29716+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ C52639+ Luton Dart | On time 8:30 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h17 | 12:47 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3 transfers | |
P29716+ Tube from London Paddington to Queens Park (London)+ LT114100+ P51569 | On time 8:30 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h34 | 1:04 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 5 transfers | |
P33328 · P29719+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ C52624 | On time 9:24 AM Exeter Central (EXC) | 4h23 | 1:47 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 4 transfers | |
P29719+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ C52624+ Luton Dart | On time 9:32 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h15 | 1:47 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3 transfers | |
darwin_rsid+ P29720+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ C51639 | 9:56 AM Exeter Central (EXC) | 4h11 | 2:07 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 4 transfers | |
P31577 · P29720+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ C51639 | On time 10:04 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h03 | 2:07 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 4 transfers | |
P31577 · P29720+ Tube from London Paddington to Queens Park (London)+ P51081 | On time 10:04 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h30 | 2:34 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 6 transfers | |
P29720+ G23935+ G83941+ Luton Dart | On time 10:15 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h29 | 2:44 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3 transfers | |
P29720+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ C51639+ Luton Dart | On time 10:15 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 3h52 | 2:07 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3 transfers | |
P31437 · L16754+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ C52452 | On time 10:50 AM Exeter Central (EXC) | 4h27 | 3:17 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 4 transfers | |
L16754+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ C52452+ Luton Dart | On time 11:06 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h11 | 3:17 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 3 transfers | |
P31586 · P29729+ Tube from London Paddington to Queens Park (London)+ P51105 | On time 11:45 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h49 | 4:34 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 6 transfers | |
P31586 · P29729+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ C51889 | On time 11:45 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h32 | 4:17 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 4 transfers | |
P31444 · P29729+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ C51889 | On time 11:51 AM Exeter Central (EXC) | 4h26 | 4:17 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 4 transfers | |
P31592 · P29731+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ C52447 | On time 12:45 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h32 | 5:17 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 4 transfers | |
P33358 · P29731+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ C52447 | On time 12:55 PM Exeter Central (EXC) | 4h22 | 5:17 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 4 transfers | |
P31449 · P29738+ Tube from London Paddington to London St Pancras International+ C52326 | On time 1:52 PM Exeter Central (EXC) | 4h25 | 6:17 PM London Luton Airport (LUA) | 4 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Exeter to London Luton Airport
Trains from Exeter to London Luton Airport run on average 16 times per day, taking around 4h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€41) but you can travel from only $38 (€31) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:24, the last at 16:25. The fastest train covers the 157 miles (254 km) distance in 3h 50m.
Distance 157 miles (254 km) |
Average train duration 4h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€41) |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 3h 50m |
First train 07:24 |
Last train 16:25 |
Train companies: South Western Railway, Great Western Rail from Exeter to London Luton Airport trainsSouth Western Railway, Great Western Rail trains will get you between Exeter and London Luton Airport from $38 (€31). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Exeter to London Luton Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter to London Luton Airport 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 London Luton Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Exeter to London Luton Airport
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:40 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 07:30 - 20:40 Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Weekdays (Mon-Fri) 08:45 - 19:40, Saturday 08:45 - 18:30 Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - All platforms can be accessed via Lifts from the sole main station entrance. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 5. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and adjacent entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:50 - 18:15 Saturday 07:50 - 18:15 Sunday 09:30 - 16:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - Both platforms can be accessed via lifts from the main station entrance
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop at the front of the station on Queens Street
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Bottom of stairs leading to platform 1.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Exeter St Davids: Cowick Street bus stop by shopping precint. To Newton Abbot: Cowick Street bus stop outside the station
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