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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Exeter to Bournemouth

Showing times and prices for 17 Mar

Cheapest price

£53

Average price

£61

Fastest journey

6 h 45 m

Average duration

7 h 29 m

Buses per day

Distance

116 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Exeter to Bournemouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Exeter to Bournemouth will cost around £61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £53.

Fast coaches

Of the 4 buses that leave Exeter for Bournemouth every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 116 km distance in an average of 7 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 45 m .

The slowest buses will take 8 h 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.

05:558h00

Exeter

13:55Bournemouth

£531One-way

0 changes

17:056h45

Exeter

23:50Bournemouth

£581One-way

0 changes

04:457h45

Exeter

12:30Bournemouth

£611One-way

0 changes

04:007h25

Exeter

11:25Bournemouth

£751One-way

0 changes

Exeter to Bournemouth bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Monday 17 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
National ExpressNational Express	05:55 Exeter	8h00	13:55 Bournemouth	0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express	17:05 Exeter	6h45	23:50 Bournemouth	0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express	04:00 Exeter	7h25	11:25 Bournemouth	0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express	04:45 Exeter	7h45	12:30 Bournemouth	0 changesDirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Exeter to Bournemouth

Buses from Exeter to Bournemouth run on average 12 times per day, taking around 7h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £34 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

116 km

Average bus duration

7h 16m

Cheapest ticket price

£34

Buses per day

Bus providers

Fastest bus

4h 33m

First bus

02:10

Last bus

17:05

Price information

Coach companies: National Express Exeter to Bournemouth

Travel from Exeter to Bournemouth from £36 with Omio’s coach partners National Express! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular route for you.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach between Exeter and Bournemouth, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Exeter to Bournemouth coach information with National Express:

Average Duration: 6 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: £36

FAQs: Exeter to Bournemouth coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Exeter to Bournemouth 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 Exeter to Bournemouth.

Cheap coach tickets from Exeter to Bournemouth can start from as little as £31 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Exeter to Bournemouth is £60; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by coach from Exeter to Bournemouth is 6 h 30 min to travel the 72 mile long route, with around there are 9 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Exeter to Bournemouth leaves at 00: 07. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Exeter to Bournemouth leaves at 20: 30.

There are 9 coaches a day from Exeter to Bournemouth which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

When taking a coach from Exeter to Bournemouth, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Bournemouth. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Exeter and Bournemouth and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.

The cheapest month to travel from Exeter to Bournemouth by coach is September.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Bournemouth from Exeter including taking a train or coach.