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 £15 - £26 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 13m and costs £60 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between London and Exeter?

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

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 13m.

How far is it from London to Exeter?

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

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 13m and costs £60 - £140.

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

The train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids takes 2h 13m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the London to Exeter bus from?

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

Where do I catch the London to Exeter train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from London to Exeter?

The best way to get from London to Exeter is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £45 and takes 4h 30m, you could also fly, which costs £190 - £390 and takes 5h.

Where does the London to Exeter bus arrive?

London to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the London to Exeter train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Exeter is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m 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 1505+ hotels available in Exeter.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
2h 13m
£60–140
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from London to Exeterrideshare 169.7 mi
3h 46m
£15–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
4h 30m
£20–45
Fly
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
5h
£193–385
Drive 169.9 mi
1. Drive from London to Exetercar 169.9 mi
3h 16m
£42–61

London to Exeter by train

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Distance: 172.4 mi
Duration: 2h 13m

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

Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 2h 13m. South Western Railway also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Street hourly. Tickets cost £27–45 and the journey takes 4h 30m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.

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