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Cheap coach tickets and timesBristol to Exeter

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Cheap coach tickets from Bristol to Exeter start from £7 with an average ticket price of £18.

£7

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£18

Average Price

1 h 40 m

Fastest Journey

2 h 16 m

Average

Buses per day

104 km

Distance

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Overview: Coach from Bristol to Exeter

Distance	64 miles
Average coach duration	1 h 45 min
Average coach ticket price	£11 (€13)
Coach frequency	3 a day
Direct coach	Yes, there are 3 direct coaches a day
Coach companies	Megabus, National Express or FlixBus

Coaches from Bristol to Exeter cover the 64 miles long journey taking on average 1 h 45 min with our travel partners like Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. Normally, there are 3 coaches operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around £11, you can find the cheapest coach ticket for as low as £5. Travellers depart most frequently from Bristol, Airport and arrive in Exeter, Honiton Road Park and Ride.

Coach companies: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus Bristol to Exeter

Find the best coaches between Bristol and Exeter with Omio's travel partners Megabus, National Express and FlixBus from £4. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Bristol - Exeter coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Coach information from Bristol to Exeter with National Express:

Average Duration: 1 h 45 min
Cheapest Price: £14
National Express frequency: 1 a day

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

FlixBus from Bristol to Exeter coach information:

Average Duration: 1 h 45 min
Cheapest Price: £4

Buses from Bristol to Exeter: Journey Details

Several buses depart from Bristol to Exeter daily, the route is maintained by two companies; Megabus and National Express, with buses departing at regular intervals throughout the day. On Saturday and Sunday the earliest service is with Megabus and leaves at 2.15 a.m, other weekend departure times are similar to weekday services. All journeys take around 2 hours and are direct. Peak times are in the mid-morning and late afternoon, when fares can increase substantially.

Taking the Bus from Bristol

Megabus coaches leave from Colston Hall, in the centre of Bristol. To get here travellers can catch a First Direct bus from other parts of the city, or the outlying areas. National Express uses Bristol Bus Station on Marlborough Street for its departures. On foot it takes 10 minutes to get here from the centre of town, or 5 minutes to travel by bus or taxi. After midnight a large network of night buses run to and from Bristol.

Getting into Exeter by Bus

Exeter is a historic Devonshire city set next to the busy River Exe, it has a vibrant quayside, a gothic cathedral and many other heritage attractions. Travellers making this journey arrive in at Exeter Bus and Coach Station, which is located on the junction of Paris Street and Bampfylde Street. The terminus is connected to the rest of the city and regional areas by a number of Stagecoach services. Walking to the town centre from the coach station takes 20 minutes, by bus or taxi it takes 10 minutes. Local buses from Exeter leave late into the evening, but no public transport service runs at night.

FAQs: Bristol to Exeter coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Bristol to Exeter with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Bristol to Exeter.

Cheap coach tickets from Bristol to Exeter can start from as little as £5 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Bristol to Exeter is £11; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Bristol to Exeter coach time is 1 h 45 min covering the 64 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Bristol to Exeter leaves at 07: 20. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Bristol to Exeter leaves at 22: 30.

Yes, there are 3 direct coaches a day from Bristol to Exeter with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

For the best Bristol to Exeter coach to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services between Bristol and Exeter to compare what amenities they may offer.

When departing from Bristol, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Bristol, Airport, Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus). When arriving in Exeter, you can end your route in coach stations like Exeter, Honiton Road Park and Ride, Exeter, Sidmouth Road (Sowton Park And Ride), Exeter, Bampfylde Street (Express Coach Stop 34) and Exeter, Sidewell Street (Snack bar " Subway" ).

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bristol, Airport, which is located around 8.5 miles (13.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Exeter, Honiton Road Park and Ride, located 3 miles (4.8 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Exeter from Bristol is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 45 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Bristol to Exeter by coach is June.

You have options as you can travel from Bristol to Exeter 2 different ways: train or coach.