How to travel from Luton to Exeter

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Luton to Exeter

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Luton to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 45m. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $37.

Distance: 156 miles (252 km)

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Train

$33

Average price

Cheapest

$77

Average price

5h 40m

Average total duration

5h 10m

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30m

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4h 15m

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Fastest

3h 45m

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0.3 - 0.6kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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

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from Luton to Exeter

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:15PM7h50
Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)
05:05AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
$331One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:15PM7h50
Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)
05:05AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
$331One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

ThameslinkW59279+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailL16782
08:27AM3h42
Luton station (LUT)
12:09PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
$1931One-way
2 transfers

Other options

ThameslinkX76793+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailP29986
10:19AM3h50
Luton station (LUT)
02:09PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
$961One-way
2 transfers
ThameslinkX76793+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailP29986 · P33369
10:19AM4h11
Luton station (LUT)
02:30PMExeter St Thomas (EXT)
$961One-way
3 transfers
ThameslinkW59279+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Paddington+Great Western RailL16782 · P33354
08:27AM4h05
Luton station (LUT)
12:32PMExeter St Thomas (EXT)
$1931One-way
3 transfers
National ExpressNXA2 · NX501
11:35PM12h35
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
12:10PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
$571One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressLU757 · NX501
11:45PM12h25
Luton, Station Interchange
12:10PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
$591One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX230 · NX504
09:40AM5h30
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
03:10PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
$1031One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1440+AzulBA4073
07:45AM6h10
London Heathrow Airport
01:55PMExeter International Airport
$5461One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1438+AzulBA4073
07:00AM6h55
London Heathrow Airport
01:55PMExeter International Airport
$5461One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1358+AzulBA7841
06:50AM7h55
London Heathrow Airport
02:45PMExeter International Airport
$6011One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Luton 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 Luton to Exeter.

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There are 3 options to travel between Luton and Exeter including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Luton to Exeter is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).

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

A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Exeter costing on average $37 (€30).

A bus is $343 (€277) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Exeter costing on average $359 (€290).

The fastest way to travel from Luton to Exeter is by train with an average journey time of 3h 26m.

Other travel options to Exeter take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 50m.

Flight takes on average 7h 55m.

The distance from Luton to Exeter is approximately 156 miles (252 km).
The average frequency per day from Luton to Exeter is:
  • Around 18 trains per day.
  • Around 18 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton 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 Luton to Exeter:
  • Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
  • Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Luton to Exeter, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway to go to Exeter by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Exeter by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Luton 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.
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