4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Exeter to Bristol
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 53 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Exeter to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Exeter to Bristol will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
Of the 7 buses that leave Exeter for Bristol every day 7 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 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 55 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Exeter to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. 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 £7, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 104 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£9 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price |
2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Exeter to Bristol bus times
The table below shows live departures for Exeter to Bristol 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 |
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| NX106 | 03:15 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 2h25 | 05:40 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX101 | Delayed 10:20 06:15Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 2h35 | 09:50 09:50Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX102 | 08:40 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h55 | 10:35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 09:25 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h55 | 11:20 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX101 | On time 10:20 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 2h45 | 13:05 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:30 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h45 | 14:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX104 | 13:35 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h55 | 15:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX101 | On time 16:55 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 2h40 | 19:35 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 17:10 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h55 | 19:05 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 20:10 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h45 | 21:55 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 01:10 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h45 | 02:55 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Exeter to Bristol
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Buses from Exeter to Bristol run on average 33 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 32 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:58. The fastest coach covers the 104 km distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 104 km |
Average bus duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 33 |
Direct buses 32 |
Fastest bus 1h 45m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:58 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus from Exeter to BristolYou can travel by bus between Exeter to Bristol with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Exeter to Bristol
Exeter and Bristol are connected by a 2-hour direct bus service operated by National Express. This coach service provider runs five buses every day, with the first one leaving Exeter at 6:15 a.m. and the last one departing at 17:55 p.m. Bus times remain unchanged on weekends.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Exeter to Bristol?
Departure Station: Exeter Bus and Coach Station. National Express buses depart from the station located 800 metres away from Exeter Cathedral, on the eastern end of the city's high street. The Stagecoach Green bus departs from Sidwell Street (across from the coach station) and travels along Exeter High Street. Bus routes H and D connect the station with Exeter St David's.
Arrival Station: Bristol Coach Station, which is situated 300 metres away from the Bearpit and from Broadmead. Key landmarks like the Cathedral, Bristol Aquarium, the Science Centre, and Harbourside are approximately two miles away and can be reached on foot or by public transportation by taking buses X1, X6, or X9 from the coach station.
FAQs: Exeter to Bristol coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter to Bristol 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 Bristol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Exeter, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court, Exeter, Honiton Road Park and Ride, Exeter, Honiton Road and Exeter, Sidwell Street (City Centre). When arriving in Bristol, you can end your journey in coach stations like Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St), Bristol, Airport, Bristol, Airport Bus Station, Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus) and Bristol, Bond Street North.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St), located 0.5 miles (798 m) away from the city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Exeter and Bristol
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WC
Ticket 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket 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
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