How to travel from Exeter to London

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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

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€27

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3h 18m

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2h 48m

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30m

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5h 24m

Average total duration

4h 54m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.3 - 0.6kg

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South Western Railway

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from Exeter to London

How to get from Exeter to London by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Exeter to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:25AM4h35
Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
02:00PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
201One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:25AM4h35
Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
02:00PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
201One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Great Western RailP22600
09:16AM2h12
Exeter St Davids (EXD)
11:28AMLondon Paddington (PAD)
1041One-way
0 transfers

Other options

South Western RailwayP61187
09:30AM3h19
Exeter Central (EXC)
12:49PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
731One-way
0 transfers
South Western RailwayP61187
09:25AM3h24
Exeter St Davids (EXD)
12:49PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
731One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailP22602
10:15AM2h14
Exeter St Davids (EXD)
12:29PMLondon Paddington (PAD)
791One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
09:25AM5h05
Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
02:30PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
201One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:10PM4h40
Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
09:50PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
201One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:10PM5h05
Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
10:15PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
201One-way
0 transfers

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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.

FAQs

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.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Exeter to London often extend their holiday and travel to other popular destinations like Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Amsterdam or Brussels. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Exeter and London itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between London and any of these top destinations today!

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