London → Exeter · ~170 miles · 3.5 to 4 hrs
Man with a Van London to Exeter
A sofa, a Marketplace buy, a piece of furniture or a small move bound for Exeter from London? Porta pairs you with a vetted independent driver down to Devon, at a price fixed before you book.
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A direct London to Exeter man and van
Exeter is about 170 miles down to Devon on the A303 and M5, and London to Exeter runs it on the same nationwide man with a van network. One driver and van carry the item the whole way to the gateway of the South West, nothing reloaded on the way. When a van is already bound for the West Country, joining that trip keeps a run this far affordable.
Over 2,150 vetted drivers serve the London area.
- Down to Devon on the A303 and M5, about 170 miles
- A 3.5 to 4 hour drive to the gateway of the South West
- The same driver and van door to door, nothing reloaded
- Better priced on a van already bound for the West Country
How Porta works
Tell us what you’re moving
Give us your London pickup, your Exeter drop-off and the item or items. Around ten seconds.
Get a fixed quote
One price for the run down to Devon comes back, agreed before you book and fixed from the off.
A vetted driver does the rest
A driver already bound for the West Country collects in London and delivers in Exeter, keeping you posted.
What you can move on this route
From a single sofa or appliance to a full flat move, and especially the large, heavy and awkward items many couriers turn away.
- A bed, sofa, wardrobe or white goods down to Exeter
- Heavy or oversized pieces couriers will not run to the South West
- Marketplace, eBay and Gumtree buys that need a van, not a parcel
- A one-off furniture-courier item over the distance
- Exeter University and flat moves, the carrying shared
Popular on this route: large item courier, furniture moves and eBay collections.
Get a QuoteHow much does a London to Exeter man and van cost?
A London to Exeter man and van through Porta is one fixed price for the job, set before you book, not an hourly rate. It is about a 3.5 to 4 hrs drive with loading at both ends, which is where an hourly bill mounts up. Here is the hourly way next to Porta's fixed price:
| What you're moving | Typical UK Man and Van Rates* | With Porta |
|---|---|---|
| A single item A bike, a TV, a mattress or a single boxed item | £320 one person, about 5 hrs incl. the drive | From £78 fixed |
| A large or awkward item A sofa, fridge-freezer, wardrobe or chest of drawers | £390 two people, about 5 hrs incl. the drive | From £100 fixed |
| A part-load or small move A student room, a studio flat or a part-load of furniture | £546 two people, about 7 hrs incl. the drive | From £275 fixed |
* The middle column applies Checkatrade's 2026 UK averages (£64 an hour for one mover, £78 for two) to a realistic 170-mile job: loading, the 3.5 to 4 hour run down to Devon and unloading, with the empty return not counted. Porta's column is a fixed starting price for the route.
Your quote reflects:
What our customers say
Collected and delivered a sofa for me. Delivery and collection professional and very quick and easy. Given updates on times during the day
Very good company, they picked up and delivered without any issue. And the cheapest in the uk as well
The courier dedicated to my collection was brilliant, extremely helpful and assisted greatly by trying to accommodate my delivery timetable. Much appreciated. Highly recommended.
Real reviews from Google and Trustpilot, where Porta is rated Excellent.
Areas we cover on the London to Exeter route
Collecting right across London
- Central London (EC, WC, W1)
- North & East London (N, E)
- South London (SE, SW)
- Greater London & the M25
Delivering across Exeter & Devon
- Exeter city centre & the Quayside (EX1)
- St Leonard's & Heavitree (EX1, EX2)
- St Thomas & Exwick (EX4)
- Pinhoe, Topsham & the outskirts
Down towards Devon, we can also collect or drop off in Andover, Ilminster and Taunton.
Moving within a city rather than between? See Man with a Van London and Man with a Van Exeter.
Recently on this route
- Corner sofa London → St Leonard's, Exeter
- Marketplace wardrobe London → Heavitree, Exeter
- Washing machine London → St Thomas, Exeter
Need it London to Exeter in a hurry?
Porta can sometimes take on urgent runs down to Exeter where a driver is already bound for the West Country, though a longer run pays to quote early.
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London to Exeter man and van FAQs
What is the drive time to Exeter from London?
Exeter is about 170 miles down to Devon on the A303 and M5, normally a 3.5 to 4 hour drive. It is far enough that a larger move is set for a chosen day, with one driver on the load the whole way.
How is a London to Exeter move priced?
As one agreed figure before booking, not a meter running for hours. When a van is already bound for the West Country, your load rides on that trip, which keeps a run this far affordable, with prices from £78. Load and lifting decide the rest.
Does a fixed price beat hourly to Devon?
On 170 miles, comfortably. An hourly rate would tot up loading, the long run down the A303 and unloading. Porta prices the whole trip up front, so a slow stretch past Stonehenge or onto the M5 changes nothing you pay.
Can you bring a load back from Exeter to London?
Yes, the run works both ways. Tell us your Exeter pickup and London drop-off for a fixed price on the trip back up, with collection and delivery anywhere along the route.
What travels down to Exeter?
Over 170 miles it is mostly things worth a van rather than a courier, a bed, a wardrobe, white goods or a sizeable Marketplace buy. Exeter University student moves and flat moves are on the list too, with the driver sharing the lift.
Is the lifting shared?
Yes, at both ends, which counts on a longer run. Note anything very heavy or a flat with no lift at quote stage so the right help travels down.
Any chance of same-day to Exeter?
Only when a van is already set for the West Country, so a run this far is best planned. A quick quote shows what can genuinely be matched for your date.
What do you cover at the Exeter end?
The whole city, from the centre and Quayside to St Leonard's, Heavitree and out to St Thomas, Pinhoe and Topsham, with pickups across London first and drop-offs possible around Taunton on the way down.
Is there a clean-air charge to Exeter?
Only the London end. Your pickup may sit in the ULEZ, with the central Congestion Charge. Exeter runs no charging Clean Air Zone, so nothing applies in Devon, and any London charge is inside your fixed price.
Can you take a corner sofa to Exeter?
Yes, they head to Devon regularly. A large corner unit wants a Luton and two hands, guided through doorways and up stairs at both ends. Describe the shape and access when you quote so the right van sets off.
A wardrobe or bed down to Devon?
Yes. For a run this long a wardrobe and a bed frame go safest part-dismantled, reassembled in Exeter by the driver. Send sizes at quote stage. A lone large piece is also a job for our large item courier service.
Can you move an appliance that far?
Yes. Drain and strap a washer before we set off; a fridge freezer needs a few hours upright after the long haul before power. Both are two-person lifts, so flag them when you quote. Our large item courier service covers them too.
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