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 £23 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and London?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at London Victoria. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.

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 £23 - £120.

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 FlixBus, 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 £23 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £45 and takes 5h 5m, you could also fly, which costs £140 - £480 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Exeter to London bus arrive?

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

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?

Book your Exeter to London train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near London?

There are 20367+ hotels available in London.

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 - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

There are 7 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 PaddingtonTotnes - London Paddington / ...
2h 12m
£23–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London VictoriaUk049 / ...
5h 5m
£13–45
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Exeter to London170.1 mi
3h 47m
£14–24
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)EXT - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
4h 29m
£111–324
Bus via Wellington
1. Take the bus from Longforth Car Park to Hammersmith Bus StationSf1
6h 40m
Drive 169.9 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to London169.9 mi
3h 12m
£43–62
Fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)EXT - LHR
5h 8m
£143–471

Exeter to London by train

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2h 12mAverage Duration

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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 £55–120 and the journey takes 2h 12m. South Western Railway also services this route hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £13–35 and the journey takes 5h 5m. National Express also services this route hourly.

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