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How to get fromExeter to Central Londonby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Exeter to Central London by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train Totnes - London Paddington / ...
    2h 40m
    £65–112
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    4h 34m
    £15–49
  3. Drive 162.8 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to Central Londoncar car 162.8 mi
    2h 56m
    £40–58
  4. Fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EXT - LHR
    4h 53m
    £135–378
  5. Train via Clapham Junction

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Clapham Junctiontrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
    3h 38m
    £24–194
  6. Bus via Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride

    1. Take the bus from Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    4h 59m
    £29–62
  7. Fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EXT - LGW
    4h 56m
    £111–278
  8. Fly to London City Airport

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EXT - LCY
    6h 14m
    £200–575

Exeter to Central London by train and bus

Calendar192Weekly Services
Duration2h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Central London, England?

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £24–50 and the journey takes 3h 40m. FlixBus also services this route every 4 hours.

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