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How to travel from Luton to Exeter

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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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Bus
Train

€32

Average price

Cheapest

€67

Average price

5h 48m

Average total duration

5h 18m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 13m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 43m

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30m

Additional time*

0.3 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
National Express

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Great Western Rail

Most popular train company

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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

bus

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
05:50PM11h15
Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)
05:05AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
$241One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:50PM11h15
Luton, Dunstable Road (Challney)
05:05AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
$241One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

ThameslinkW59518+Tfl RailG24739+Great Western RailP22664
08:43AM3h20
Luton station (LUT)
12:03PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
$1301One-way
2 transfers

Other options

ThameslinkW59428+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo+South Western RailwayP61179
10:29AM5h14
Luton station (LUT)
03:43PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
$761One-way
2 transfers
ThameslinkW59428+TubeTube from Farringdon to London Paddington+Great Western RailP22668
10:29AM3h43
Luton station (LUT)
02:12PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
$911One-way
2 transfers
ThameslinkW57656+TubeTube from London St Pancras International to London Waterloo+South Western RailwayP61170+Great Western RailP33381
09:17AM6h15
Luton station (LUT)
03:32PMExeter St Thomas (EXT)
$841One-way
3 transfers
National ExpressNX230 · NX501
06:00AM6h10
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
12:10PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
$681One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNXA2 · NX501
11:35PM12h35
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
12:10PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
$541One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNXA2 · NX406
08:00PM7h00
Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station
03:00AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
$561One-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.

FAQs

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.

    Looking to extend your trip from Luton to Exeter? Many Omio customers who go from Luton to Exeter usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham or Edinburgh. If you're looking to explore London, Bristol, Manchester, Birmingham or Edinburgh from Exeter, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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