The distance between Exeter and Luton is around 302km (188 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Exeter to Luton by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Luton (LTN).
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Take the train to London Paddington and then to Luton.
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Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Luton Airport London.
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There are several options for getting from Exeter to Luton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £115 ($140).
The distance between Exeter and Luton is around 302km (188 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 251km (156 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Exeter and Luton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Exeter to Luton is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £115 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Exeter and Luton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Exeter and Luton. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Exeter to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington and Farringdon Without. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
Great Western Railway, Thameslink and South Western Railway run train services between Exeter and Luton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Exeter and Luton. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Exeter to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.
National Express, FlixBus, Arriva UK and Green Line run regular bus services between Exeter and Luton. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Exeter and Luton. Flights depart from Exeter (EXT) and arrive at London Luton (LTN) - via Dublin (DUB). The flight takes around 2h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Exeter to Luton. There is however a flight that goes via Dublin (DUB). This services will take at least 2h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Exeter to Luton typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Exeter (EXT) and and arrive into London Luton (LTN).
The closest major airport to Luton is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Luton. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Exeter and Luton. The distance is around 302km (188 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Exeter to Luton is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £86 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 2h 50m | £115($140) | every 15 mins | 801km (498 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 5m | £650($770) | every 15 mins | 1,216km (756 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3hrs | £86($100) | hourly | 333km (207 miles) |
Train via London Waterloo | 4hrs | £100($120) | hourly | 327km (203 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 30m | £15($18) | 5 times a day | 317km (197 miles) |
Bus via London Victoria Coach Station | 6h 30m | £27($32) | once daily | 387km (240 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | £52($62) | on demand | 302km (188 miles) |
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The following major airports near Luton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.