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Compare train and bus 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 €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 47m. 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 €13, and a train costs an average of €38.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€64 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
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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.
There are 2 ways to get from London to Exeter: train or bus.
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:
A bus is $20 (€18) less than a train with an average ticket price of $35 (€32) from London to Exeter.
The fastest way from London to Exeter is by train with an average journey time of 2 h.
There are alternative travel options to Exeter that take longer:
Getting to Exeter by bus takes 4 h 20 min on average.
The London to Exeter distance is around 156 miles (252 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Exeter is:
- 37 buses a day.
- 20 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from London to Exeter as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Exeter:
- Buses from London to Exeter most often leave from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Exeter, Honiton Road Park and Ride.
- Trains from London to Exeter most often leave from London Euston 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 go to Exeter from London by bus with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $15 (€13) with FlixBus from London to Exeter on Omio.
- You can take a train from London to Exeter with South Western Railway, Great Western Rail or first_great_western. Cheap tickets can be found for $35 (€32) with South Western Railway from London to Exeter.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Exeter with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with National Express or FlixBus with 17 direct buses per day.
- Direct train available with South Western Railway, Great Western Rail or first_great_western 7 direct trains 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 to Exeter from London.
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