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The cheapest and fastest buses from Bournemouth to Exeter

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 18

Cheapest price on Sep 18

$83

Average ticket price on Sep 18

$95

Fastest journey on Sep 18

6 h 5 m

Average journey duration on Sep 18

6 h 20 m

Buses on Sep 18

14

Distance

116 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Bournemouth to Exeter will cost around $95 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $83.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from Bournemouth to Exeter without transferring at least once.

  • National ExpressNX035 · NX406
    8:30 PM6h30
    Bournemouth, Coach Station
    3:00 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    $831One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX035 · NX406
    8:30 PM6h20
    Bournemouth, Coach Station
    2:50 AMExeter, Honiton Road
    $831One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX035 · NX501
    4:20 PM6h40
    Bournemouth, Coach Station
    11:00 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    $861One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX035 · NX501
    4:20 PM6h30
    Bournemouth, Coach Station
    10:50 PMExeter, Honiton Road
    $861One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX035 · NX504
    6:15 PM6h15
    Bournemouth, Coach Station
    12:30 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    $941One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Bournemouth to Exeter

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $89 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $89, while a train costs an average of $118.

Distance: 72 miles (116 km)

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Bus
Most popular
Train
Driving

$89

Average price

Cheapest

$118

Average price

$30

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 11m

Average total duration

5h 41m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 35m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 5m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 16m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

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CO2 emissions

National Express

Most popular bus company

Great Western Railway

Most popular train company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bournemouth to Exeter is a bus with an average price of $89.

This is compared to other travel options from Bournemouth to Exeter:

A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Exeter costing on average $118.

The fastest way to travel from Bournemouth to Exeter is by train with an average journey time of 3h 5m.

Other travel options to Exeter take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 41m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bournemouth and Exeter including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bournemouth to Exeter among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $89 compared to roughly $30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-58.90. The journey takes 5h 41m versus 2h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

Bournemouth to Exeter Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:20AM
Arrival Time
11:10AM
Duration
6h50
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$53
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:00AM
Arrival Time
12:20PM
Duration
7h20
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$103
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:20AM
Arrival Time
12:10PM
Duration
6h50
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$70
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:30AM
Arrival Time
12:10PM
Duration
6h40
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$103
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:25AM
Arrival Time
03:00PM
Duration
7h35
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$94
Operator
South Western Railway
Departure Time
07:44AM
Arrival Time
01:23PM
Duration
5h39
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$72
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:55AM
Arrival Time
03:20PM
Duration
7h25
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$100
Operator
South Western Railway
Departure Time
10:04AM
Arrival Time
03:35PM
Duration
5h31
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$72
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:00PM
Arrival Time
07:50PM
Duration
6h50
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$97
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
01:30PM
Arrival Time
08:00PM
Duration
6h30
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$95
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
02:30PM
Arrival Time
09:35PM
Duration
7h05
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$100
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:20PM
Arrival Time
10:00PM
Duration
6h40
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$49
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
03:30PM
Arrival Time
09:35PM
Duration
6h05
Departure days
Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$86
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:20PM
Arrival Time
11:00PM
Duration
6h40
Departure days
Mon, Fri
Cheapest price
$72
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
04:30PM
Arrival Time
11:20PM
Duration
6h50
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Sat
Cheapest price
$71
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
05:30PM
Arrival Time
12:30AM
Duration
7h00
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu
Cheapest price
$67
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
06:15PM
Arrival Time
12:30AM
Duration
6h15
Departure days
Mon, Fri
Cheapest price
$76
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
07:30PM
Arrival Time
02:00AM
Duration
6h30
Departure days
Sat, Sun
Cheapest price
$92
Operator
National Express
Departure Time
08:30PM
Arrival Time
03:00AM
Duration
6h30
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$70

Live departures

Bournemouth to Exeter bus times

The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Exeter buses for tomorrow, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
National ExpressNX035 · NX5015:00 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station
7h20
12:20 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court1 transfer
National ExpressNX035 · NX5015:00 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station
7h10
12:10 PM Exeter, Honiton Road1 transfer
National ExpressNX035 · NX5047:55 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station
7h25
3:20 PM Exeter, Honiton Road1 transfer
National ExpressNX035 · NX5047:55 AM Bournemouth, Coach Station
7h35
3:30 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court1 transfer
National ExpressNX035 · NX5011:00 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station
6h50
7:50 PM Exeter, Honiton Road1 transfer
National ExpressNX035 · NX5011:00 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station
7h00
8:00 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court1 transfer
National ExpressNX035 · NX5042:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station
7h05
9:35 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court1 transfer
National ExpressNX035 · NX5042:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station
6h55
9:25 PM Exeter, Honiton Road1 transfer
National ExpressNX035 · NX5014:20 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station
6h40
11:00 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court1 transfer
National ExpressNX035 · NX5014:20 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station
6h30
10:50 PM Exeter, Honiton Road1 transfer
National ExpressNX035 · NX5046:15 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station
6h15
12:30 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court1 transfer
National ExpressNX035 · NX5046:15 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station
6h05
12:20 AM Exeter, Honiton Road1 transfer
National ExpressNX035 · NX4068:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station
6h30
3:00 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court1 transfer
National ExpressNX035 · NX4068:30 PM Bournemouth, Coach Station
6h20
2:50 AM Exeter, Honiton Road1 transfer

This is the last bus of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Bournemouth to Exeter

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Buses from Bournemouth to Exeter run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $37 but you can travel from only $28 by train.

The earliest bus runs at 00:09, the last at 20:52. The fastest bus covers the 72 miles (116 km) distance in 5h 20m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $28
Distance
72 miles (116 km)
Average bus duration
5h 41m
Cheapest ticket price
$37
Buses per day
10
Fastest bus
5h 20m
First bus
12:09 AM
Last bus
8:52 PM
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Wed
Best time to book
1 day
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $28

Bus providers: National Express from Bournemouth to ExeterYou can travel by bus between Bournemouth to Exeter with National Express for as low as $28. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average National Express Duration
5h 20m
Cheapest National Express Price
$37
National Express frequency
10 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

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Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery

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  • Recommended

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  • Recommended

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British pound sterling (£)

Moderate for the UK: hotels and dining are mid-priced, buses are reasonable, and attractions are often low-cost versus larger UK tourist cities.

Average meal costs

Budget
£8-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
Mid-range
£18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
£50+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
£3-4 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add 10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, small change appreciated.

FAQs: Bus from Bournemouth to Exeter

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Exeter by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Exeter, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Bournemouth to Exeter can start from as little as $37 when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Bournemouth to Exeter is $89 ; 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 bus from Bournemouth to Exeter is 5h 20m to travel the 72 miles (116 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Bournemouth to Exeter leaves at 12:09 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Bournemouth to Exeter leaves at 8:52 PM.
There are 10 buses a day from Bournemouth to Exeter which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
When taking a bus from Bournemouth to Exeter, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Exeter. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Bournemouth and Exeter and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A trip to Exeter from Bournemouth is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 5h 20m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Bournemouth to Exeter is July.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bournemouth and Exeter including taking a train and bus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Bournemouth to Exeter:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Bournemouth to Exeter for bus company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Bournemouth to Exeter depends on the bus companies:
  • National Express
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Bournemouth to Exeter.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Bournemouth to Exeter:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Bournemouth to Exeter:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Bournemouth to Exeter.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Bournemouth to Exeter with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Bournemouth to Exeter with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Bournemouth to Exeter with the following bus company: National Express.
Since neither Bournemouth nor Exeter are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United Kingdom and United Kingdom. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bournemouth to Exeter among Omio's users.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Exeter, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like the city center and near popular attractions. Be wary of unofficial taxi services and always use licensed providers to avoid scams. Additionally, travelers should protect personal belongings on public transport and stay alert to common fraud attempts such as overcharging or counterfeit tickets.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Bournemouth to Exeter

Most Bournemouth to Exeter buses use the Bournemouth, Coach Station to Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court station pair, with some services arriving at Exeter, Honiton Road. Use this guide to compare Bournemouth and Exeter bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Bournemouth
Arrival bus stations in Exeter
Bournemouth, Coach Station
City-centre transport

Getting to Bournemouth, Coach Station from Bournemouth city centre

Bus13, 5, 6, 50, m1, 12, 13A, N5, N1, 11, 21 · 6m · $2 · every ~74 min
m1, 5, 6, 50, 13, 12, 13A, 21, 11, N5, N1 · 7m · $2 · every ~74 min

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