How to travel from London to Exeter

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Travel Information to Exeter from London

distanceDistance156 miles (252 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or train
priceTicket price range$15 - $42
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $15 (€13) • 4 h 30 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $42 (€36) • 2 h 4 min
carriersPopular travel companiesNational Express or South Western Railway

Take a bus or train to travel 156 miles (252 km) to Exeter from London. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express or South Western Railway among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from London to Exeter.

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from London to Exeter

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

FlixBus
04:00PM5h10
London, Victoria Coach Station
09:10PMExeter
$271One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
04:00PM5h10
London, Victoria Coach Station
09:10PMExeter
$271One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Great Western Railway
08:03AM2h07
London Paddington (PAD)
10:10AMExeter St Davids (EXD)
$951One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Great Western Railway
09:03AM2h08
London Paddington (PAD)
11:11AMExeter St Davids (EXD)
$951One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Railway
10:03AM2h09
London Paddington (PAD)
12:12PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
$951One-way
0 transfers
Great Western Railway
10:35AM2h23
London Paddington (PAD)
12:58PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
$951One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
07:30AM5h00
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:30PMExeter
$421One-way
0 transfers
Megabus
09:00AM5h31
London, Victoria Coach Station
02:31PMExeter
$391One-way
1 transfer
Megabus
01:00PM6h00
London, Victoria Coach Station
07:00PMExeter
$361One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from London to Exeter

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from London to Exeter, 57,52% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from London to Exeter and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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All travel companies: Train and Bus from London to Exeter

Find the best trip from London to Exeter with Omio's travel partners National Express, FlixBus and South Western Railway! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable route for you.

South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.

    National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance travel company operating over 550 travel per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates travel services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express travel have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most travel come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your travel from London to Exeter, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

      FAQs: Travel from London to Exeter

      FAQs: Travel to Exeter 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 London to Exeter.
      FAQs

      There are 2 travel options from London to Exeter. You can take a bus or train.

      The cheapest way to travel to Exeter from London is a bus with an average price of $15 (€13).

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

      Taking a bus costs $27 (€23) less than taking a train, which costs on average $42 (€36) for the same trip.

      The quickest way to travel to Exeter from London is by train, which takes on average 2 h 4 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

      Bus takes 4 h 30 min on average.

      You should expect to travel around 156 miles (252 km) between London and Exeter.

      The average frequency per day from London to Exeter is:

      • Around 1 bus per day.
      • 25 trains a day.

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

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Exeter:

      • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Exeter, Honiton Road.
      • Trains mostly depart from London Waterloo and arrive in Exeter St Davids.

      Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Exeter:

      • You can travel to Exeter from London by bus with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $15 (€13) with Megabus from London to Exeter.
      • You can travel between London and Exeter by train with South Western Railway, Great Western Rail, CrossCountry or first_great_western. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $42 (€36) with South Western Railway from London to Exeter.

      Yes, there are direct routes from London to Exeter with the following travel companies:

      • You'll find 1 direct bus a day to Exeter with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus.
      • You can find 25 direct trains per day to take to Exeter with South Western Railway, Great Western Rail or first_great_western.

      Direct services to Exeter tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

      Many of our customers who book a trip from London to Exeter often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham or Edinburgh. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your London and Exeter itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Exeter and any of these top destinations today!
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