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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 48m. 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 €14, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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€59 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Exeter to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Exeter to London
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There are 2 options to travel between Exeter and London including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to London is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $15 (€13) compared to other travel options to London:
Taking a bus costs $13 (€11) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $27 (€25).
The quickest way to travel to London from Exeter is by train, which takes on average 2 h 11 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 4 h 15 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 156 miles (252 km) from Exeter to London.
The average frequency per day from Exeter to London is:
- 35 buses a day.
- Around 20 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Exeter to London as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Exeter to London:
- Buses from Exeter to London most often leave from Exeter, Honiton Road and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Exeter St Davids and arrive in London Euston.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Exeter to London:
- You can go to London from Exeter by bus with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $15 (€13) with FlixBus from Exeter to London on Omio.
- You can take a train from Exeter to London with South Western Railway, Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Cheap tickets can be found for $27 (€25) with South Western Railway from Exeter to London.
Yes, there are direct services available from Exeter to London with the following travel companies:
- 18 direct buses per day with National Express or FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with South Western Railway, Great Western Rail or first_great_western.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to London as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to London from Exeter.
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