There are 5 ways to get from Luton to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Luton to Farringdontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
3h 29m£107–204Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
5h 50m£40–57Drive 188.3 mi
- Drive from Luton to Exetercar 188.3 mi
3h 18m£47–67Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
5h 28m£148–425Bus, train
- Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Finchley Road Stationbus 757
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
5h 35m£87–197
Luton to Exeter by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luton to Exeter is to bus which costs £40 - £60 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Luton to Exeter is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Luton to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Farringdon Without and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Luton and Exeter is 208 miles. The road distance is 189.4 miles.
The best way to get from Luton to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £100 - £210.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Luton to Exeter, including transfers.
Luton to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Luton Station Interchange.
Luton to Exeter train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
The best way to get from Luton to Exeter is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Luton, England and Exeter, England?
You can take a train from Luton to Exeter St Davids via Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bampfylde Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 50m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £130–370
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £240–900
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £180–650
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £130–450
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £70–420
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £130–450
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Luton to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £15–23
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £23–35
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–170
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £90–110
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £120–170
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from London Waterloo to Exeter Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–180
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £75–110
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £120–180
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0344 801 7261
- Website
- greenline.co.uk
Bus from Luton Station Interchange to Finchley Road Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- https://www.greenline.co.uk/timetables-search/
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More Questions & Answers
Luton to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Luton to Exeter train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Farringdon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Exeter is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Luton to Exeter.
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