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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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$33 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price |
5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Luton to Exeter by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Exeter is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 50m.
Flight takes on average 7h 55m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Great Western Rail, South Western Railway to go to Exeter by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Exeter by bus.
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