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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 32m. 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 $15, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$62 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to London:
A bus is $39 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to London costing on average $62 (€62).
A bus is $355 (€355) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter to London costing on average $378 (€378).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
Flight takes on average 6h 24m.
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How to get from Exeter to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Exeter to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:55 PM4h45Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court9:40 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:55 PM4h45Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court9:40 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
W345557:52 AM2h02Exeter St Davids (EXD)9:54 AMLondon Paddington (PAD)$1851One-way0 transfers
Other options
L794938:25 PM3h30Exeter St Davids (EXD)11:55 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$411One-way0 transfers
L794867:25 PM3h36Exeter St Davids (EXD)11:01 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$411One-way0 transfers
L794766:25 PM3h40Exeter St Davids (EXD)10:05 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)$411One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:55 PM5h10Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court10:05 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$231One-way0 transfers
NX104 · NX0401:55 PM5h50Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court7:45 PMLondon, Earl's Court$271One-way1 transfer
NX104 · NX0401:55 PM6h10Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court8:05 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$271One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to London:
A bus is $39 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to London costing on average $62 (€62).
A bus is $355 (€355) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter to London costing on average $378 (€378).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
Flight takes on average 6h 24m.
- Around 53 trains per day.
- Around 29 buses per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Exeter International Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- 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 Lymington Pier and arrive in Yarmouth.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to London by bus.
- 20 direct trains per day with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
- 22 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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