The cheapest and fastest coaches from Taunton to Exeter
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
50 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Taunton to Exeter is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Taunton to Exeter will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
Of the 4 buses that leave Taunton for Exeter 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 44 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 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.








Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Taunton to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Taunton 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 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 44 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£8 Average Price Cheapest | £14 Average Price |
1h 21m Average total duration 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg 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
Taunton to Exeter bus times
The table below shows live departures for Taunton to Exeter coaches for today, Thursday 18 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 19:30 Taunton | 0h45 | 20:15 Exeter | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 19 December | |||||
![]() | 01:10 Taunton | 1h00 | 02:10 Exeter | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 03:20 Taunton | 0h45 | 04:05 Exeter | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Taunton to Exeter
Buses from Taunton to Exeter run on average 17 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 17 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 44 km distance in 45m.
Distance 44 km |
Average bus duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, Stagecoach South West, FlixBus from Taunton to ExeterYou can travel by bus between Taunton to Exeter with Megabus, National Express, Stagecoach South West, FlixBus for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Taunton to Exeter coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Taunton 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 Taunton, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Taunton, St John's (St Church Park) and Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue (BP Londis). When arriving in Exeter, you can end your journey in coach stations like Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court, Exeter, Honiton Road Park and Ride and Exeter, Honiton Road.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Taunton, St John's (St Church Park), which is located around 0.2 miles (406 m) 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 Taunton and Exeter
- 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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