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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$134 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $508 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 27m.
Flight takes on average 4h 47m.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Longford to Exeter
How to get from Longford to Exeter by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Longford to Exeter is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus12:50 AM4h20London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 35:10 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus12:50 AM4h20London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 35:10 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
NX5017:35 PM3h15Longford10:50 PMExeter, Honiton Road$601One-way0 transfers
Other options
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C37219 · C375518:49 AM3h21Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)12:10 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$1091One-way2 transfers
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W108228:42 AM3h28Heathrow Terminal 5 (HWV)12:10 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$1311One-way1 transfer
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W108198:32 AM3h38Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX)12:10 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$1311One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:55 PM6h15London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 35:10 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$341One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 AM4h50London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 55:10 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$351One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:50 PM4h55London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 310:45 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$371One-way1 transfer
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BA40857:35 AM9h55London Heathrow Airport5:30 PMExeter International Airport$3281One-way1 transfer
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BA40737:50 AM6h05London Heathrow Airport1:55 PMExeter International Airport$4631One-way1 transfer
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BA40739:20 AM4h35London Heathrow Airport1:55 PMExeter International Airport$6651One-way1 transfer
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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.
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 27m.
Flight takes on average 4h 47m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 9 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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