How to get from Exeter to Heathrow
- 229 km as the crow flies
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
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We compared the ways to travel from Exeter to Heathrow: bus. The two cities are about 229 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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229 km
Exeter to Heathrow: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Exeter → Exeter International AirportbusAirport shuttle bus·30m
- 2Exeter International Airport → TauntonbusLocal bus·1h 08m
- 3Taunton → Bristolbus
FlixBus·55m - 4Bristol Airport → HeathrowbusRegional connection·4h 04m
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Ticket prices on this route
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Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusTaunton-BristolBook →Regional connectionBristol Airport-HeathrowBook →On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Local bus, FlixBus, Regional connection; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Exeter to Heathrow works
Start with a Airport shuttle bus bus from Exeter to Exeter, Devon, about 30 min. Transfer in Exeter, Devon and continue by Local bus bus on to Taunton (1h 8m). Transfer in Taunton and continue by FlixBus bus on to Bristol (55 min). Transfer in Bristol and continue by Regional connection bus on to Heathrow (4h 4m). In total it's roughly €49 over 9h 17m, 3 transfers.
Exeter to Heathrow: common questions
Is there a bus from Exeter to Heathrow?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Heathrow from Exeter?
About 229 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Exeter to Heathrow?
On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, Local bus, FlixBus, Regional connection.
What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Heathrow?
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Airport shuttle bus, Local bus, FlixBus, Regional connection
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026