How to travel from Exeter to Luton, United Kingdom

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.

7 routes found

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

Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Luton (LTN).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £115($140)
Operated by

Aer Lingus

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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to London Paddington and then to Luton.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £86($100)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Luton Airport London.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)

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Drive

Drive to Luton.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance302km (188 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Exeter and Luton

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Exeter and Luton

Transport options from Exeter to Luton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 50m
£115($140)
every 15 mins801km (498 miles)
Plane and Train4h 5m
£650($770)
every 15 mins1,216km (756 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3hrs
£86($100)
hourly333km (207 miles)
Train via London Waterloo4hrs
£100($120)
hourly327km (203 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 30m
£15($18)
5 times a day317km (197 miles)
Bus via London Victoria Coach Station6h 30m
£27($32)
once daily387km (240 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
£52($62)
on demand302km (188 miles)

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Airports near Luton

The following major airports near Luton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Luton
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
46km (28 miles) from Luton
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Luton