The cheapest and fastest buses from Exeter to London
Cheapest price
€21
Average price
€31
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 16 m
Buses per day
32
Distance
253 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Exeter to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Exeter to London will cost around €31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.
Of the 32 buses that leave Exeter for London on Thu, Jul 09, 20 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 09 the direct buses cover the 253 km distance in an average of 4 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
On Thu, Jul 09 the slowest buses will take 4 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus9:10 AM4h35Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court1:45 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)€211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:10 AM5h05Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court2:15 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:55 PM4h45Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court9:40 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)€221One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:55 PM5h10Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court10:05 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€221One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:20 PM4h40Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court5:00 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)€251One-way0 transfers
NX4062:05 AM4h05Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court6:10 AMLondon, Earl's Court€401One-way0 transfers
NX4062:05 AM4h15Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court6:20 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€401One-way0 transfers
NX5044:45 PM4h15Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court9:00 PMLondon, Earl's Court€271One-way0 transfers
NX5019:10 AM4h15Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court1:25 PMLondon, Earl's Court€351One-way0 transfers
NX5047:30 AM4h30Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court12:00 PMLondon, Earl's Court€461One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Exeter to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 32m. 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 €15, and a flight costs an average of €216.
Distance: 253 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€23 Average price Cheapest | €62 Average price | €378 Average price |
4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 24m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Exeter to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Exeter to London buses for today, Wednesday, July 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX504 | Delayed 6:30 AM 3:55 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h25 | 9:30 AM 9:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX504 | 3:55 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h00 | 8:55 AM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX504 · NX032 | Delayed 6:30 AM 3:55 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 7h20 | 11:15 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 1 transfer | |
NX504 | On time 7:30 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 4h50 | 12:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX504 | 7:30 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 4h30 | 12:00 PM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX504 · NX032 | On time 7:30 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h05 | 12:35 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 4h35 | 1:45 PM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h05 | 2:15 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX501 | 9:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 4h40 | 1:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX501 | 9:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 4h15 | 1:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX501 · NX032 | 9:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h35 | 2:45 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 1 transfer | |
NX101 · NX040 | On time 10:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h40 | 3:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX101 · NX040 | 10:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 7h10 | 5:20 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 1 transfer | |
NX101 · NX040 | 10:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h20 | 3:30 PM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX501 | 12:00 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 4h50 | 4:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX501 | 12:00 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 4h25 | 4:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 4h40 | 5:00 PM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h10 | 5:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX104 · NX040 | On time 1:35 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h55 | 7:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX104 · NX040 | 1:35 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h35 | 7:10 PM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
NX104 · NX040 | 1:35 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 7h30 | 9:05 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 1 transfer | |
NX504 | On time 4:45 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 4h35 | 9:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX504 | 4:45 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 4h15 | 9:00 PM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 4h45 | 9:40 PM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h10 | 10:05 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX101 · NX040 | On time 4:55 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 6h25 | 11:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX101 · NX040 | 4:55 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 6h05 | 11:00 PM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, July 9 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h05 | 6:15 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX404 | 1:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h25 | 6:35 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 4h45 | 5:55 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX404 | 1:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h05 | 6:15 AM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX406 | 2:05 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 4h15 | 6:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX406 | 2:05 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 4h05 | 6:10 AM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX106 · NX040 | 3:15 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 7h15 | 10:30 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Exeter to London
Buses from Exeter to London run on average 29 times per day, taking around 4h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €15 if you book in advance.
There are 22 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:02, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 253 km distance in 4h 35m.
Distance 253 km |
Average bus duration 4h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Buses per day 29 |
Direct buses 22 |
Fastest bus 4h 35m |
First bus 12:02 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 84 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from Exeter to LondonYou can travel by bus between Exeter to London with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as €15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Exeter to London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter to London by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Exeter to London
Most Exeter to London buses use the Exeter, Bampfylde Street (Express Coach Stop 34) to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre). Use this guide to compare Exeter and London bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Exeter, Bampfylde Street (Express Coach Stop 34) from Exeter city centre
Getting to Exeter, Honiton Road from Exeter city centre
Exeter, Honiton Road is 3 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
Exeter, Honiton Road bus station facilities and services
Exeter, Honiton Road has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café in the station (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Exeter, Honiton Road.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Exeter, Honiton Road: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter, Honiton Road: Ramps.
Which London station do buses from Exeter arrive at?
Getting to London, Victoria Coach Station from London city centre
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station bus station facilities and services
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) from London city centre
Getting to London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 from London city centre
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 bus station facilities and services
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Caffè Nero (in the station)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas, offering multiple currency options.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Ramps, assistance.
Most popular bus connections from Exeter
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