Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Customers are pleased with the brilliant service, helpful and pleasant drivers, comfortable rides, efficiency, excellent value for money. Some mention great service and good value when booking early. However, there were minor issues like air conditioning being too cold in some cases.
National Express Exeter London recent customer reviews
Terrible. No space for nothing. People using the toilet had to put their bums in my arm to turn and close the door, usb ports didn't work, driver didn't drive well. Scary.
1 out of 5 stars
Vanesa L.
Brilliant service. Very helpful, pleasant driver, comfortable ride. Couldn’t ask for more.
5 out of 5 stars
Charlie W.
Late bus( left bus stop at point that bus was 30 min late and still no sign) and had to pay new ticket to get to London by train..Dissapointed
Based on 11838 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $20
Based on 4297 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at $50
Megabus Exeter London recent customer reviews
Late service, change of route (not going to Heathrow) affected some customers.
Comfortable ride.
Very good value for money
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Exeter to London by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Exeter to London?
The cheapest bus tickets from Exeter to London start from $17. The average price for this route is around $40. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Exeter to London?
The average bus travel time from Exeter to London is 5h, covering a distance of 244 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 55m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Exeter to London route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 53 buses available per day, including services from National Express, FlixBus, Megabus UK.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Exeter to London?
The earliest bus departs from Exeter to London at 1:10am. And the latest bus departs at 8:25pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Exeter to London?
A bus trip from Exeter to London generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Exeter to London?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29779 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Exeter to London?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Exeter to London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Exeter to London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
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The cheapest trip from Exeter to London was searched and found on Jan 6, 2026 with a price of $27
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Exeter to London, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $27 to $95 for a bus ticket from Exeter to London based on the last 0 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2026-01-06.
Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
What's the cheapest way to go from Exeter to London?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
The cheapest trip from Exeter to London was searched and found on Jan 6, 2026 with a price of $27
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
