How to travel from London to Exeter

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Compare bus and train for London to Exeter

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 10m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $23.

Distance: 157 miles (253 km)

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$74

Average price

$27

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3h 40m

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3h 10m

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4h 49m

Average total duration

4h 19m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.3 - 0.6kg

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South Western Railway

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National Express

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus
08:00AM5h10
London, Victoria Coach Station
01:10PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
$271One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
08:00AM5h10
London, Victoria Coach Station
01:10PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
$271One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Great Western RailP29986
12:03PM2h07
London Paddington (PAD)
02:10PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
$991One-way
0 transfers

Other options

South Western RailwayP61137
08:15AM3h28
London Waterloo (WAT)
11:43AMExeter St Davids (EXD)
$571One-way
0 transfers
South Western RailwayP61148
09:15AM3h28
London Waterloo (WAT)
12:43PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
$641One-way
0 transfers
South Western RailwayP61158
10:15AM3h28
London Waterloo (WAT)
01:43PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
$641One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX040 · NX104
09:30AM5h10
London, Victoria Coach Station
02:40PMExeter, Honiton Road
$471One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX040 · NX104
09:30AM5h20
London, Victoria Coach Station
02:50PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
$471One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
11:59PM5h06
London, Victoria Coach Station
05:05AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
$271One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1358+AzulBA7841
06:50AM7h55
London Heathrow Airport
02:45PMExeter International Airport
$3321One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1442+AzulBA4073
08:45AM5h10
London Heathrow Airport
01:55PMExeter International Airport
$5131One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1366+AzulBA7841
10:40AM4h05
London Heathrow Airport
02:45PMExeter International Airport
$5291One-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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FAQs: Travel from London to Exeter

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 options to travel between London and Exeter including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Exeter is a bus with an average price of $12 (€9).

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

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Exeter costing on average $23 (€19).

The fastest way to travel from London to Exeter is by train with an average journey time of 2h 6m.

Other travel options to Exeter take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 20m.

The distance from London to Exeter is approximately 157 miles (253 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Exeter is:
  • Around 35 trains per day.
  • Around 27 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Exeter:
  • Trains mostly depart from London Paddington (PAD) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Lymington Pier and arrive in Lymington Pier.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Exeter, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Rail, National Express, CrossCountry, first_great_western to go to Exeter by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to Exeter by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Exeter with the following travel companies:
  • 15 direct trains per day with South Western Railway, Great Western Rail, National Express, first_great_western.
  • 19 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from London to Exeter often also extend their vacation to go to Bristol, Manchester, Bristol Airport, Edinburgh, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Exeter and these popular destinations at a great price.
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