You can get from London to Exeter by train, bus or flight.
To get from London to Exeter on 23 May we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 156 miles (252 km) | |
Available travel modes | Coach or train | |
Ticket price range | £27 - £34 | |
Cheapest mode | Coach • £27 • 4 h 11 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • £34 • 2 h 5 min | |
Popular travel companies | National Express or Great Western Railway |
Travel 156 miles (252 km) by coach or train from London to Exeter. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 2 h 5 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as £27. The most popular travel providers which serve this journey are National Express or Great Western Railway among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from London to Exeter.
There are 2 travel options from London to Exeter: coach or train.
The cheapest way from London to Exeter is by taking a coach. You can find average ticket prices around £27 compared to other travel options to Exeter:
A coach is generally £7 less than a train for the same trip. A train costs on average £34 from London to Exeter.
The quickest way to travel between London and Exeter is by train, which takes on average 2 h 5 min compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:
In comparison, taking a coach requires on average 4 h 11 min of travel time.
The London to Exeter distance is approximately 156 miles (252 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Exeter is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Exeter from London as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from London to Exeter:
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Yes, there are direct services available to Exeter from London with the following travel operators:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Exeter as you won't need to change in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Exeter from London.
When planning your trip to Exeter from London, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets between London and Exeter online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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