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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 €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

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€27

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3h 18m

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2h 48m

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5h 24m

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4h 54m

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0.3 - 0.6kg

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South Western Railway

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from Exeter to London

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

Our recommendation

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:10AM4h35
Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
01:45PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
$251One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
04:55PM4h45
Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
09:40PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
$241One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Great Western RailP22600
09:16AM2h12
Exeter St Davids (EXD)
11:28AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
$1291One-way
0 transfers

Other options

South Western RailwayP61187
09:30AM3h19
Exeter Central (EXC)
12:49PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
$911One-way
0 transfers
South Western RailwayP61187
09:25AM3h24
Exeter St Davids (EXD)
12:49PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
$911One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailP22602
10:15AM2h14
Exeter St Davids (EXD)
12:29PMLondon Paddington (PAD)
$981One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:10AM5h05
Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
02:15PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$251One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:55PM5h10
Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
10:05PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$241One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX101 · NX040
10:20AM5h30
Exeter, Honiton Road
03:50PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$371One-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 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.

Omio customers who travel from Exeter to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Amsterdam or 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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