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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, while a flight costs an average of $424.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$85 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $424 Average price | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Exeter:
A bus is $54 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Exeter costing on average $85 (€72).
A bus is $393 (€329) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Exeter costing on average $424 (€356).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 44m.
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
You'll arrive about 54m sooner (2h 50m by train vs 3h 44m by car). Tickets start at around $85 (€72) compared to roughly $78 (€66) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom London to Exeter
How to get from London to Exeter by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Exeter is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX40610:30 PM4h20London, Victoria Coach Station2:50 AMExeter, Honiton Road$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX40610:30 PM4h20London, Victoria Coach Station2:50 AMExeter, Honiton Road$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- V405189:34 AM2h29London Paddington (PAD)12:03 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$1391One-way0 transfers
Other options
L793841:20 PM4h03London Waterloo (WAT)5:23 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$631One-way0 transfers- L79384+C480351:20 PM4h18London Waterloo (WAT)5:38 PMExeter St Thomas (EXT)$671One-way1 transfer
- L79384+Y802821:20 PM4h29London Waterloo (WAT)5:49 PMSt James' Park (SJP)$671One-way1 transfer
FlixBus8:00 AM5h20London, Victoria Coach Station1:20 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$241One-way0 transfers- FlixBus4:00 PM5h25London, Victoria Coach Station9:25 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$241One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:30 AM5h00London, Victoria Coach Station4:30 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$241One-way0 transfers
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BA87007:00 AM5h50London City Airport12:50 PMExeter International Airport$4551One-way1 transfer - BA8702+BA40738:40 AM4h10London City Airport12:50 PMExeter International Airport$4921One-way1 transfer
BA1436+BA40737:00 AM5h50London Heathrow Airport12:50 PMExeter International Airport$5541One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Exeter:
A bus is $54 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Exeter costing on average $85 (€72).
A bus is $393 (€329) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Exeter costing on average $424 (€356).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 44m.
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
- Around 85 trains per day.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Exeter as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Exeter International Airport.
- 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 Yarmouth.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Exeter by bus.
- Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Exeter by train.
- Travel with Loganair, BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to Exeter by flight.
- 17 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 34 direct trains per day with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway.
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