How to travel from Longford to Exeter

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Longford to Exeter

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Longford to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. 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 $48, while a flight costs an average of $508.

Distance: 143 miles (231 km)

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Driving

$134

Average price

$48

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Cheapest

$508

Average price

$67

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 10m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 40m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 27m

Average total duration

3h 57m

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30m

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4h 47m

Average total duration

2h 47m

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2h 0m

Additional time*

2h 56m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Longford to Exeter is a bus with an average price of $48.

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

A bus is $87 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Longford to Exeter costing on average $134.

A bus is $461 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Longford to Exeter costing on average $508.

The fastest way to travel from Longford to Exeter is by train with an average journey time of 3h 10m.

Other travel options to Exeter take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 27m.

Flight takes on average 4h 47m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Longford and Exeter including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Longford to Exeter among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 9m sooner (2h 47m by flight vs 2h 56m by car). Tickets start at around $508 compared to roughly $67 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Longford to Exeter

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:50 AM4h20
    London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
    5:10 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:50 AM4h20
    London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
    5:10 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National ExpressNX501
    7:35 PM3h15
    Longford
    10:50 PMExeter, Honiton Road
    $601One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Great Western RailwayC00802+Elizabeth lineC37219 · C37551
    8:49 AM3h21
    Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
    12:10 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    $1091One-way
    2 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayC00802+Heathrow ExpressW10822
    8:42 AM3h28
    Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)
    12:10 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    $1311One-way
    1 transfer
  • Great Western RailwayC00802+Heathrow ExpressW10819
    8:32 AM3h38
    Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)
    12:10 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    $1311One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:55 PM6h15
    London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
    5:10 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    $341One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:20 AM4h50
    London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5
    5:10 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    $351One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:50 PM4h55
    London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
    10:45 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    $371One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1326+LoganairBA4085
    7:35 AM9h55
    London Heathrow Airport
    5:30 PMExeter International Airport
    $3281One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1438+LoganairBA4073
    7:50 AM6h05
    London Heathrow Airport
    1:55 PMExeter International Airport
    $4631One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1436+LoganairBA4073
    9:20 AM4h35
    London Heathrow Airport
    1:55 PMExeter International Airport
    $6651One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Longford 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 Longford to Exeter.

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There are 3 options to travel between Longford and Exeter including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Longford to Exeter is a bus with an average price of $48.

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

A bus is $87 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Longford to Exeter costing on average $134.

A bus is $461 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Longford to Exeter costing on average $508.

The fastest way to travel from Longford to Exeter is by train with an average journey time of 3h 10m.

Other travel options to Exeter take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 27m.

Flight takes on average 4h 47m.

The distance from Longford to Exeter is approximately 143 miles (231 km).
The average frequency per day from Longford to Exeter is:
  • Around 17 trains per day.
  • Around 17 buses per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Longford to Exeter:
  • Trains mostly depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Lymington Pier and arrive in Yarmouth.
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Exeter International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Longford to Exeter, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Loganair, BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to Exeter by flight.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Exeter by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Great Western Railway to go to Exeter by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Longford to Exeter:
  • 9 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Longford to Exeter often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Manchester, Bristol Airport, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Exeter and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Exeter to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Exeter allows visitors to explore the city's historic sites, such as Exeter Cathedral, the Royal Albert Memorial Museum, and the Quayside, while also enjoying local dining and shopping experiences.

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