How to travel from Exeter to Luton

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Exeter to Luton

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Luton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, while a train costs an average of €68.

Distance: 156 miles (252 km)

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€25

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€68

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€57

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5h 43m

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5h 13m

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The cheapest way to travel from Exeter to Luton is a bus with an average price of €25.

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

A bus is €44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Luton costing on average €68.

A bus is €246 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter to Luton costing on average €270.

The fastest way to travel from Exeter to Luton is by train with an average journey time of 4h 25m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 43m.

Flight takes on average 10h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Exeter and Luton including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Exeter to Luton among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around €25 compared to roughly €57 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €32. The journey takes 5h 13m versus 3h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Exeter to Luton

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

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

  • FlixBus
    12:10 AM10h30
    Exeter
    10:40 AMLuton
    221One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    12:10 AM10h30
    Exeter
    10:40 AMLuton
    221One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    3:55 PM7h45
    Exeter
    11:40 PMLuton
    351One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    1:10 AM8h35
    Exeter
    9:45 AMLuton
    311One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Exeter to Luton

Travel to Luton 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 Luton.

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There are 3 options to travel between Exeter and Luton including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Exeter to Luton is a bus with an average price of €25.

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

A bus is €44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Luton costing on average €68.

A bus is €246 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter to Luton costing on average €270.

The fastest way to travel from Exeter to Luton is by train with an average journey time of 4h 25m.

Other travel options to Luton take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 43m.

Flight takes on average 10h 13m.

The distance from Exeter to Luton is approximately 156 miles (252 km).
The average frequency per day from Exeter to Luton is:
  • Around 18 trains per day.
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Exeter to Luton:
  • Flights mostly depart from Exeter International Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Exeter St Davids (EXD) and arrive in Luton station (LUT).
  • Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court and arrive in Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Exeter to Luton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Luton by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to Luton by train.
  • Travel with Loganair, British Airways to go to Luton by flight.
Omio customers who travel from Exeter to Luton often also extend their vacation to go to London, Oxford, Longford, Milton Keynes, Stansted Mountfitchet. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Luton and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Luton to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Luton, visitors can explore The Mall Luton for shopping and dining, enjoy family-friendly activities at Woodside Animal Farm, and shop for fresh produce and crafts at Luton Indoor Market. For outdoor activities, Stockwood Park offers a space for picnics and sports. For entertainment, The Galaxy provides a cinema and bowling alley. Key sights include the Stockwood Discovery Centre with its local history exhibits and gardens, Wardown House Museum and Gallery, Luton Hoo Estate with its gardens and golf course, Whipsnade Zoo, and The Hat Factory Arts Centre, which hosts performances and art exhibitions.
Visitors typically find that spending one to two days in Luton is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Stockwood Discovery Centre, Wardown House, and the charming local parks.

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