4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bristol to Exeter
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bristol to Exeter is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Exeter will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
Of the 5 buses that leave Bristol for Exeter every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 104 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Bristol to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 104 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£11 Average Price Cheapest | £24 Average Price |
2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bristol to Exeter bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Exeter coaches for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 03:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h50 | 05:05 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 06:55 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h50 | 08:45 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX101 | On time 10:20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h30 | 12:50 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:10 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h55 | 13:05 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX104 | 12:55 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h55 | 14:50 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h50 | 16:25 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX102 | 16:40 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h05 | 18:45 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 19:25 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h50 | 21:15 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX106 | 23:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h25 | 01:55 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 2 December | |||||
| 02:15 Bristol | 1h50 | 04:05 Exeter | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bristol to Exeter
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Bristol to Exeter run on average 33 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 32 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 104 km distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 104 km |
Average bus duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 33 |
Direct buses 32 |
Fastest bus 1h 45m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus from Bristol to ExeterYou can travel by bus between Bristol to Exeter with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Exeter by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Exeter, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Bristol, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Bristol, Airport, Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St), Bristol, Airport Bus Station, Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus) and Bristol, Bond Street North. When arriving in Exeter, you can end your trip in coach stations like Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court, Exeter, Honiton Road Park and Ride, Exeter, Honiton Road and Exeter, Sidmouth Road (Sowton Park And Ride).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bristol, Airport, which is located around 8.6 miles (13.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bristol and Exeter
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Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café in the terminal (in the station)
- Fast-food outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: A1, A2
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café in the station (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 4, 9, 56
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