Exeter to London coach
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Bus times from Exeter to London
Fastest Journey
4 h 10 m
Average
4 h 56 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
253 km
Of the 14 buses that leave Exeter for London every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Coach from Exeter to London
 | Distance | 156 miles |
 | Average coach duration | 4 h 25 min |
 | Average coach ticket price | £21 (€24) |
 | Coach frequency | 1 a day |
 | Direct coach | Yes |
 | Coach companies | National Express, Megabus or FlixBus |
Coaches from Exeter to London cover the 156 miles long journey taking on average 4 h 25 min with our travel partners like National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. Normally, there is 1 coach operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest coach tickets for this trip for as low as £12, but the average price of coach tickets is £21.
Coach companies: FlixBus and National Express Exeter to London
You can travel by coach between Exeter and London with FlixBus and National Express for as low as £12. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Exeter to London coach information with FlixBus:
- Average Duration: 4 h 10 min
- Average Price: £12
- FlixBus frequency: 1 a day
National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Exeter - London coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.
- Average Price: £24
Buses from Exeter to London
It's easy and convenient to take buses from Exeter to London with National Express operating a dozen daily services between the two cities. The first departs at 1:05 a.m. and the last sets off at 5:55 p.m. Travel time for the 158-mile journey ranges from 4 hours and 20 minutes up to 5 hours and 5 minutes. All services are direct. Buses to London leave from Exeter Bus & Coach Station centrally located on Paris Street. Buses from Exeter arrive at London's Victoria Coach Station. Passengers can continue their journeys on buses which stop right outside or can walk to the nearby Victoria Bus or Underground Stations.
Taking the Bus from Exeter
The modernised Exeter bus and coach station is found behind the city's main high street on Bampfylde Street, unless passengers have heavy luggage or young children, it is an easy walk from most of Exeter's popular destinations. Local bus services are reliable and all routes stop within a short walk of the bus station. Alternatively city centre taxis are efficient and affordable. One thing to be aware of when taking buses from Exeter to London is the student diaspora; there are many Londoners studying here so, at the end of term, seats on buses and coaches tend to get booked up quickly.
Getting into London by Bus
All services stop at Victoria Coach Station on Buckingham Palace Road. This is next to Victoria train station and a ten minute walk to the palace itself. Popular theatres around here tend to show family friendly musicals such as Billy Elliott, Wicked and Matilda. Onward journeys by tube can be made on the District, Circle and Victoria lines.
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