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Compare bus and train 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 €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 43m. 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 €17, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 156 miles (252 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€32 Average price Cheapest | €67 Average price |
5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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.
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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.
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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.

There are 2 options to travel between Luton and Exeter including taking a bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Exeter from Luton is by taking a train, which costs on average $34 (€31).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Luton to Exeter:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this journey with tickets for a bus from Luton to Exeter costing on average $34 (€31).
The fastest way to get to Exeter from Luton is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 20 min.
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes 6 h 25 min on average.
Exeter is approximately 156 miles (251 km) away from Luton.
The average frequency per day from Luton to Exeter is:
- Around 17 buses per day.
- 13 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Luton to Exeter as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Luton to Exeter:
The following travel companies offer services from Luton to Exeter:
- Travel with National Express for buses to Exeter. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for National Express Luton to Exeter tickets on Omio for $34 (€31).
- Travel with Great Western Rail or South Western Railway to go to Exeter by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Great Western Rail Luton to Exeter tickets on Omio for $34 (€31).
Yes, there are direct routes from Luton to Exeter with the following travel companies:
- You can book a direct bus with.
- You'll find direct trains with.
Direct services to Exeter tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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