The cheapest and fastest coaches from Exeter Central (EXC) to London Heathrow Airport
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
4 h 15 m
Average duration
5 h 8 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
230 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Exeter Central (EXC) to London Heathrow Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Exeter Central (EXC) to London Heathrow Airport will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £22.
Of the 2 buses that leave Exeter Central (EXC) for London Heathrow Airport every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 230 km distance in an average of 5 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare coach, train and ferry for Exeter Central (EXC) to London Heathrow Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter Central (EXC) to London Heathrow Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 230 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Ferry |
|---|---|---|
£18 Average Price Cheapest | £72 Average Price | £20 Average Price |
4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 40m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Exeter Central (EXC) to London Heathrow Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Exeter Central (EXC) to London Heathrow Airport coaches for today, Friday 6 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX504 | 07:30 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 3h45 | 11:15 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX504 · NX727 | On time 07:30 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 4h30 | 12:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
NX501 | Delayed 23:05 09:10Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 3h35 | 19:25 19:25London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX501 · NX230 | Delayed 23:05 09:10Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 4h35 | 14:30 14:30London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
NX102 · NX202 | On time 09:40 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 7h00 | 16:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 change | |
NX102 · NX200 | Delayed 09:40 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h25 | 17:30 17:30London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 change | |
NX102 · NX200 | 09:40 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h45 | 15:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
NX501 | Delayed 23:05 11:55Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 4h20 | 19:25 19:25London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
NX501 · NX230 | Delayed 23:05 11:55Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h45 | 17:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 change | |
NX501 · NX030 | Delayed 23:05 11:55Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h35 | 17:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
NX104 · NX202 | On time 13:25 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 6h00 | 19:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 1 change | |
NX104 · NX202 | On time 13:25 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h30 | 18:55 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 change | |
NX104 · NX202 | On time 13:25 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 5h45 | 19:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
NX504 · NX032 | On time 16:45 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 4h25 | 21:10 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
NX504 | 16:45 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 3h40 | 20:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:25 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 6h40 | 03:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:25 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 6h20 | 02:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:45 Cullompton, Station Road | 6h20 | 03:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:45 Cullompton, Station Road | 6h00 | 02:45 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1 change | |
| Saturday 7 March | |||||
![]() | 01:10 Exeter Central (EXC) | 4h15 | 05:25 London Heathrow Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Exeter Central (EXC) to London Heathrow Airport
Buses from Exeter Central (EXC) to London Heathrow Airport run on average 27 times per day, taking around 3h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 8 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:10, the last at 12:30. The fastest coach covers the 230 km distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 230 km |
Average bus duration 3h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 27 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 01:10 |
Last bus 12:30 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Exeter Central (EXC) to London Heathrow AirportYou can travel by bus between Exeter Central (EXC) to London Heathrow Airport with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Exeter Central (EXC) to London Heathrow Airport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter Central (EXC) to London Heathrow Airport by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Heathrow Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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