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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to London is to rideshare which costs £14 - £24 and takes 3h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to London is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £30 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and London?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and London?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at London Paddington. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Exeter to London?

The distance between Exeter and London is 173 miles. The road distance is 170.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to London without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £30 - £100.

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

The train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington takes 2h 12m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Exeter to London bus from?

Exeter to London bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to London train from?

Exeter to London train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to London?

The best way to get from Exeter to London is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £30 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £45 and takes 4h 45m, you could also fly, which costs £140 - £400 and takes 4h 56m.

Where does the Exeter to London bus arrive?

Exeter to London bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Exeter to London train arrive?

Exeter to London train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Exeter to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to London is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Exeter to London.

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

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

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Where can I stay near London?

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Can I share a ride from Exeter to London?

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

Exeter to London - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to London by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain Totnes - London Paddington / ...
2h 12m
£30–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 404 / ...
4h 45m
£11–45
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Exeter to Londonrideshare 170.1 mi
3h 47m
£14–24
Fly
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EXT - LHR
4h 56m
£143–391
Drive 169.9 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Londoncar 169.9 mi
3h 12m
£42–60

Exeter to London by train

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Distance: 172.4 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 12m. South Western Railway also services this route hourly. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals every 2 hours. Tickets cost £15–45 and the journey takes 4h 45m. FlixBus also services this route hourly.

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