How to get from London to Exeter
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We compared the ways to travel from London to Exeter. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 55m by bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 253 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 5, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
253 km
London to Exeter: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London → London Heathrow Airport T5 -busCity transit·10m
- 2London Heathrow Airport T5 - → Bristolbus
FlixBus·2h 19m - 3Bristol → ExeterbusFlixBus·1h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, London to Exeter
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€116October 2026
€152Departures from London to Exeter
FlixBus runs 15 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:50 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 15 | 00:50 | 23:59 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusLondon Heathrow Airport T5 --Bristol, Bristol-ExeterBook →On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Exeter works
Start with a City transit bus from London to London Heathrow Airport T5 -, about 10 min. Transfer in London Heathrow Airport T5 - and continue by FlixBus bus on to Bristol (2h 19m). Transfer in Bristol and continue by FlixBus bus on to Exeter (1h 40m). In total it's roughly €26 over 4h 55m, 2 transfers.
London to Exeter: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Exeter?
The most useful route takes about 4h 55m by bus, 2 transfers.
How far is Exeter from London?
About 253 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Exeter cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €26. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run London to Exeter?
On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Exeter?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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