How to travel from Exeter to London

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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 33m. 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 train costs an average of €21.

Distance: 253 km

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€59

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€23

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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.

  • National ExpressNX101 · NX040
    5:05 PM5h50
    Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    10:55 PMLondon, Earl's Court
    261One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX101 · NX040
    5:05 PM5h50
    Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    10:55 PMLondon, Earl's Court
    261One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Great Western RailwayC01240
    5:17 PM2h08
    Exeter St Davids (EXD)
    7:25 PMLondon Paddington (PAD)
    801One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • South Western RailwayL79478
    5:59 PM3h55
    Exeter St Davids (EXD)
    9:54 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
    521One-way
    0 transfers
  • South Western RailwayL79495
    7:58 PM4h00
    Exeter St Davids (EXD)
    11:58 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
    521One-way
    0 transfers
  • Great Western RailwayY41736+South Western RailwayL79478
    5:50 PM4h04
    St James' Park (SJP)
    9:54 PMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
    551One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX101 · NX040
    5:05 PM5h15
    Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    10:20 PMLondon, Hammersmith Bridge Road
    291One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX101 · NX040
    5:05 PM5h45
    Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    10:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    291One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:50 PM4h50
    Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    9:40 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
    321One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1461+LoganairBA7830
    2:30 PM7h15
    Exeter International Airport
    9:45 PMLondon Heathrow Airport
    3901One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1457+LoganairBA7830
    2:30 PM5h05
    Exeter International Airport
    7:35 PMLondon Heathrow Airport
    4381One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1463+LoganairBA7830
    2:30 PM8h05
    Exeter International Airport
    10:35 PMLondon Heathrow Airport
    4381One-way
    1 transfer

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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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Exeter and London including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Exeter to London is a bus with an average price of €23.

This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to London:

A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to London costing on average €62.

A bus is €355 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter to London costing on average €378.

The fastest way to travel from Exeter to London is by train with an average journey time of 3h 32m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 5m.

Flight takes on average 6h 24m.

The Exeter to London distance is approximately 253 km.
The average frequency per day from Exeter to London is:
  • Around 53 trains per day.
  • Around 29 buses per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Exeter to London:
  • Flights mostly depart from Exeter International Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Exeter St Davids (EXD) and arrive in London Paddington (PAD).
  • Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Lymington Pier and arrive in Yarmouth.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Exeter to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to London by bus.
  • Travel with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to London by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Exeter to London with the following travel companies:
  • 22 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
  • 20 direct trains per day with South Western Railway, Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR).
Omio customers who travel from Exeter to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.

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