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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from London to Exeter

Composite routes from London to Exeter

Cheapest
3 h 14 min
Car
278 km.
from $15
Fastest
56 min
Plane
Other
4 h 55 min
Bus
253 km.
from €35.87
Details

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from London Victoria to Exeter
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Exeter
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$456.52

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Exeter
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$413.04–$978.26

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Exeter
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$597.83

Blue Islands Limited

Website:
blueislands.com/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Exeter
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$445.65

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from London to Exeter
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.52–$37.97

Train operators

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
gwr.feedback@gwr.com
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from London Paddington to Exeter
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$113.92–$253.16

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Exeter
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$41.77–$59.49

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from London Paddington to Exeter
Ave. Duration:
3h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$253.16
Train from London Waterloo to Exeter
Ave. Duration:
3h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$92.39–$217.39

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from London to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from London to Exeter is to rideshare which costs $18.48 - $32.61 and takes 3h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from London to Exeter is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $92.39 - $217.39 .

Is there a direct bus between London and Exeter?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Exeter. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 55m.

Is there a direct train between London and Exeter?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Paddington and arriving at Exeter St Davids. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from London to Exeter?

The distance between London and Exeter is 277 km. The road distance is 278.4 km.

How do I travel from London to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from London to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $92.39 - $217.39 .

How long does it take to get from London to Exeter?

The train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids takes 2h 10m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the London to Exeter bus from?

London to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Exeter train from?

London to Exeter train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from London Paddington station.

Train or bus from London to Exeter?

The best way to get from London to Exeter is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $92.39 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35.87 - $51.09 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the London to Exeter bus arrive?

London to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Exeter station.

Where does the London to Exeter train arrive?

London to Exeter train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from London to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Exeter is 278 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from London to Exeter.

How do I get a train ticket from London to Exeter?

Book your London to Exeter train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from London to Exeter?

Book your London to Exeter bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1213+ hotels available in Exeter. Prices start at $35.38 per night.

Can I share a ride from London to Exeter?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London and Exeter. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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