The cheapest and fastest coaches from Exeter to Newton Abbot
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
25 m
Average duration
30 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
22 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Exeter to Newton Abbot is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Exeter to Newton Abbot will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
Of the 5 buses that leave Exeter for Newton Abbot 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 22 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 35 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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Compare train and coach for Exeter to Newton Abbot
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Newton Abbot 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 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 22 km
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£8 Average Price Cheapest | £10 Average Price |
1h 4m Average total duration 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration Fastest 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Exeter to Newton Abbot bus times
The table below shows live departures for Exeter to Newton Abbot coaches for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 15:45 Exeter | 0h30 | 16:15 Newton Abbot | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:05 Exeter | 0h25 | 22:30 Newton Abbot | 0 changesdirect | |
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NX404 | 04:20 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0h30 | 04:50 Newton Abbot | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Exeter to Newton Abbot
Buses from Exeter to Newton Abbot run on average 5 times per day, taking around 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:25. The fastest coach covers the 22 km distance in 25m.
Distance 22 km |
Average bus duration 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 25m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:25 |
Bus providers: National Express, Stagecoach South West from Exeter to Newton AbbotYou can travel by bus between Exeter to Newton Abbot with National Express, Stagecoach South West for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Exeter to Newton Abbot coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter to Newton Abbot 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 Newton Abbot, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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 Newton Abbot, located 0.3 miles (458 m) away from the city centre.
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