How to get from London to Exeter
- 253 km as the crow flies
- 15 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
4h 20m
direct
Bus
€18
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 7 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Exeter. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 20m by bus with no transfer. 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.
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 Heathrow → Exeterbus
FlixBus·4h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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.
Departures 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 |
All departures
- 00:50
- 00:59
- 01:50
- 07:00
- 08:00
- 09:00
- 10:30
- 11:30
- 12:30
- 15:00
- 16:00
- 17:00
- 22:59
- 23:50
- 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 Thu, Oct 8
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Exeter works
Start with a FlixBus bus from London Heathrow to Exeter, about 4h 20m. In total it's roughly €18 over 4h 20m, direct, no transfers.
London to Exeter: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Exeter?
The most useful route takes about 4h 20m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from London to Exeter?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:50 and the last at 23:59, from London Victoria Coach, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from London to Exeter?
15 a day with FlixBus, between 00:50 and 23:59.
Which station does the bus from London to Exeter leave from?
London Victoria Coach with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
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 €18. 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 FlixBus.
Can you get from London to Exeter without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h.
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.
Where to next
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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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 7 Oct 2026