How to travel from Exeter to London

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Compare train and bus for Exeter to London

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 $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 31m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $23.

Distance: 157 miles (253 km)

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$76

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$29

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4h 1m

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3h 31m

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4h 34m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.3 - 0.6kg

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South Western Railway

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National Express

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from Exeter to London

How to get from Exeter to London by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Exeter to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:10AM4h35
Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
01:45PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
$281One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:10AM4h35
Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
01:45PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
$281One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Great Western RailP29720
10:15AM2h10
Exeter St Davids (EXD)
12:25PMLondon Paddington (PAD)
$1061One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Great Western RailP29719
09:32AM2h27
Exeter St Davids (EXD)
11:59AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
$1061One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailP31577 · P29720
10:04AM2h21
Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
12:25PMLondon Paddington (PAD)
$1061One-way
1 transfer
Great Western RailL16754
11:06AM2h18
Exeter St Davids (EXD)
01:24PMLondon Paddington (PAD)
$1061One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:10AM5h05
Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
02:15PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$281One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:20PM4h40
Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
05:00PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
$281One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:20PM5h10
Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
05:30PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$281One-way
0 transfers
AzulBA7842+British AirwaysBA1379
03:15PM5h40
Exeter International Airport
08:55PMLondon Heathrow Airport
$5031One-way
1 transfer
AzulBA7830+British AirwaysBA1455
02:30PM5h25
Exeter International Airport
07:55PMLondon Heathrow Airport
$7181One-way
1 transfer
AzulBA7830+British AirwaysBA1459
02:30PM7h15
Exeter International Airport
09:45PMLondon Heathrow Airport
$7181One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Exeter to London

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Exeter to London there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 56,92% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Exeter to London. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Exeter to London

Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Exeter to London.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Exeter and London including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Exeter to London is a bus with an average price of $12 (€10).

This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to London:

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to London costing on average $23 (€19).

The fastest way to travel from Exeter to London is by train with an average journey time of 2h 18m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 15m.

The distance from Exeter to London is approximately 157 miles (253 km).
The average frequency per day from Exeter to London is:
  • Around 42 trains per day.
  • Around 28 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Exeter to London:
  • Trains mostly depart from Exeter St Davids (EXD) and arrive in London Paddington (PAD).
  • Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Yarmouth and arrive in Lymington Pier.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Exeter to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to London by bus.
  • Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Rail, CrossCountry, first_great_western to go to London by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Exeter to London with the following travel companies:
  • 21 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
  • 17 direct trains per day with South Western Railway, Great Western Rail, first_great_western.
Omio customers who travel from Exeter to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.
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