Where do I depart from London? Where do I arrive in Exeter?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from London to Exeter: Most travelers who buy a bus ticket from London to Exeter depart from London, Victoria Coach Station to Exeter, Honiton Road Park and Ride.

Which travel companies can get me from London to Exeter?

The following travel company offer services from London to Exeter: Megabus can take you to Exeter by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Megabus from London to Exeter for $17 (€15).

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from London to Exeter

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

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

11:00AM4h25

London, Victoria Coach Station

03:25PMExeter, Honiton Road

$441One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

10:00PM5h44

London, Victoria Coach Station

03:44AMExeter

$241One-way

1 transfer

Fastest

10:02AM2h17

London Paddington

12:19PMExeter Central

$841One-way

1 transfer

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08:07AM3h02

London Paddington

11:09AMExeter Central

$741One-way

1 transfer

08:51AM2h27

London Paddington

11:18AMExeter Central

$841One-way

1 transfer

08:51AM2h30

London Paddington

11:21AMSt James' Park

$841One-way

1 transfer

08:30AM4h30

London, Victoria Coach Station

01:00PMExeter, Honiton Road

$441One-way

0 transfers

09:55AM5h57

London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 1, 2, 3

03:52PMExeter

$321One-way

1 transfer

11:00AM4h35

London, Victoria Coach Station

03:35PMExeter

$441One-way

0 transfers

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Travel Information from London to Exeter

Distance	156 miles (252 km)
Available travel modes	Bus
Fastest mode	Bus • $17 (€15) • 5 h 15 min
Popular travel companies	Megabus

Take a bus to travel 156 miles (252 km) to Exeter from London. Megabus is the main travel company operating this trip. Travelers can even take a direct bus from London to Exeter.

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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Train Companies

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Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains between London and Exeter. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

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.

Cheapest Price: $27

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.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Cheapest Price: $11

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.

You can go from London to Exeter by bus.

The fastest way to travel to Exeter from London is by bus, which requires on average 5 h 15 min of travel time.

The London to Exeter distance is around 156 miles (252 km).

The average frequency per day from London to Exeter is:

2 buses per day.

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

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

Most travelers who buy a bus ticket from London to Exeter depart from London, Victoria Coach Station to Exeter, Honiton Road Park and Ride.

The following travel company offer services from London to Exeter:

Megabus can take you to Exeter by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Megabus from London to Exeter for $17 (€15).

Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Exeter:

Direct buses with FlixBus or National Express with 2 direct buses per day.

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

Many of our customers who book a trip from London to Exeter often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Bristol, Plymouth or Manchester. 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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