Standard
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£55
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£55
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
4 h 40 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
5 h 13 m
Buses on 05 Sept
6
Distance
254 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Exeter Central (EXC) to London Luton 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 Luton Airport will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £55.
To travel from Exeter Central (EXC) to London Luton Airport you need to make at least one change.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter Central (EXC) to London Luton Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, while a train costs an average of £77.
Distance: 254 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£30 Average Price Cheapest | £77 Average Price | £52 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Exeter Central (EXC) to London Luton Airport:
A coach is £47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter Central (EXC) to London Luton Airport costing on average £77.
Other travel options to London Luton Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 35m.
Tickets start at around £30 compared to roughly £52 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £22. The journey takes 4h 35m versus 3h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Exeter Central (EXC) to London Luton Airport coaches for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 16:45 Exeter Central (EXC) | 5h45 | 22:30 Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
![]() | 2:05 Exeter Central (EXC) | 5h05 | 7:10 Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
![]() | 4:40 Exeter Central (EXC) | 4h40 | 9:20 Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:45 Exeter Central (EXC) | 5h35 | 13:20 Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:10 Exeter Central (EXC) | 5h25 | 14:35 Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:00 Exeter Central (EXC) | 5h20 | 17:20 Airport Bus Station | 1 change | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Buses from Exeter Central (EXC) to London Luton Airport run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 03:40, the last at 08:10. The fastest coach covers the 254 km distance in 5h 35m.
Distance 254 km |
Average bus duration 4h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Buses per day 12 |
Fastest bus 5h 35m |
First bus 3:40 |
Last bus 8:10 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter Central (EXC) to London Luton 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 Luton Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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