How to travel from London to Exeter

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Travel Information from London to Exeter

distanceDistance156 miles (252 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$15 - $35
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $15 (€13) • 4 h 20 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $35 (€32) • 2 h
carriersPopular travel companiesNational Express or South Western Railway

Take a train or bus 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.

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus
08:00AM5h05
London, Victoria Coach Station
01:05PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
$331One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBusFlixBus
08:00AM5h05
London, Victoria Coach Station
01:05PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
$331One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Great Western RailP08316
10:03AM2h00
London Paddington (PAD)
12:03PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
$1451One-way
0 transfers
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South Western RailwayL47467
09:20AM3h18
London Waterloo (WAT)
12:38PMExeter Central (EXC)
$761One-way
0 transfers
South Western RailwayL47467
09:20AM3h22
London Waterloo (WAT)
12:42PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
$761One-way
0 transfers
South Western RailwayL47467+Great Western RailP09770
09:20AM4h11
London Waterloo (WAT)
01:31PMExeter St Thomas (EXT)
$761One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX501
08:30AM4h30
London, Victoria Coach Station
01:00PMExeter, Honiton Road
$371One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX501
08:30AM4h40
London, Victoria Coach Station
01:10PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
$371One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX501
03:00PM4h50
London, Victoria Coach Station
07:50PMExeter, Honiton Road
$371One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from London to Exeter

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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. 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.

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