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Compare train and bus 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 €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 48m. 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 €14, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 253 km
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€59 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest |
3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Exeter to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Exeter to London
Travel to London 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 Exeter to London.

There are 2 travel options from Exeter to London: train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel between Exeter and London is a coach with an average price of €13.
This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to London:
A coach is €11 less than a train with an average ticket price of €25 from Exeter to London.
The quickest way to travel between Exeter and London is by train, which takes on average 2 h 11 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Coach takes on average 4 h 15 min.
The Exeter to London distance is approximately 252 km.
The average frequency per day from Exeter to London is:
- 35 coaches per day.
- Around 20 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Exeter to London as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Exeter to London:
- Coaches from Exeter to London most often leave from Exeter, Honiton Road and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Exeter St Davids and arrive in London Euston.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Exeter to London:
- You can take a coach from Exeter to London with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for €13 with FlixBus from Exeter to London.
- You can go to London from Exeter by train with South Western Railway, Great Western Rail or first_great_western. You'll see cheap train tickets for €25 with South Western Railway from Exeter to London on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Exeter to London with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 18 direct coaches a day to London with National Express or FlixBus.
- You'll find 6 direct trains a day to London with South Western Railway, Great Western Rail or first_great_western.
Direct services to London 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 journey.
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