- Must visit
Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery
Excellent city museum and gallery with archaeology, natural history, and world cultures; the best all-round museum in Exeter.
Cheapest price
€10
Average price
€25
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
1 h 44 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
93 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bristol Airport to Exeter is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol Airport to Exeter will cost around €25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €10.
Of the 19 buses that leave Bristol Airport for Exeter on Tue, Aug 04, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 93 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 1 h 48 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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MFFALOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol Airport to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €56.
Distance: 57 miles (93 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€13 Average price Cheapest | €58 Average price | €20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol Airport to Exeter:
A bus is €45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol Airport to Exeter costing on average €58.
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 59m.
Tickets start at around €13 compared to roughly €20 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €7. The journey takes 1h 59m versus 1h 30m 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.
Direct services are operated by National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:57AM | Arrival Time 03:44AM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:57AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 1h48 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:59AM | Arrival Time 07:53AM | Duration 1h54 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:48AM | Duration 1h48 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:02AM | Arrival Time 09:02AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:32AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h18 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:59AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h51 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 11:26AM | Duration 1h51 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:31PM | Duration 1h51 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:03AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 3h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:12AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 3h43 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 01:31PM | Duration 1h51 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:47AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 2h58 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:03PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 3h12 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:07PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h23 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:01PM | Duration 1h51 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:12PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 3h03 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 06:13PM | Duration 1h58 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:01PM | Duration 1h51 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:11PM | Duration 1h56 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:01PM | Duration 1h51 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 08:09PM | Duration 1h54 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 08:53PM | Duration 1h48 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 09:53PM | Duration 1h48 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 11:22PM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €28 |
The table below shows live departures for Bristol Airport to Exeter buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 9:05 PM Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 1h40 | 10:45 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 9:35 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 1h47 | 11:22 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
MFFAL | 1:57 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 1h47 | 3:44 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 3:57 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 1h48 | 5:45 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 5:59 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 1h54 | 7:53 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 AM Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 1h50 | 8:35 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 7:02 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 2h00 | 9:02 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 8:20 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 1h55 | 10:15 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 9:35 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 1h51 | 11:26 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 10:40 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 1h51 | 12:31 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM Bristol, Airport Bus Station | 1h40 | 1:10 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 11:40 AM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 1h51 | 1:31 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 3:10 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 1h55 | 5:05 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
WXA1 · NX101 | 4:07 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 3h23 | 7:30 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
MFFAL | 4:15 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 1h58 | 6:13 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 5:15 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 1h56 | 7:11 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 6:15 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 1h54 | 8:09 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 7:10 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 1h50 | 9:00 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 8:05 PM Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) | 1h48 | 9:53 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bristol Airport to Exeter run on average 39 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 20 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 57 miles (93 km) distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 57 miles (93 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 39 |
Direct buses 20 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 5:45 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Excellent city museum and gallery with archaeology, natural history, and world cultures; the best all-round museum in Exeter.
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Medieval city wall segment and gardens offering one of Exeter’s best walks, with lawns, ruins, and broad urban views.
Historic quay lined with warehouses, canal heritage, walks, and waterside activity; one of Exeter’s most characterful areas.
Attractive urban park beside the cathedral, ideal for relaxing and appreciating surrounding historic buildings in the city centre.
A rich Devon cream made from slowly heated milk. It is a county staple, famously served on scones in a Devon cream tea.
Traditional Devon cream tea pairs scones with jam and clotted cream, with cream spread before jam in the local style.
A hearty baked pudding of layers of potato, onion, and lamb or beef. It is a long-standing Devon farmhouse dish.
Fine dining restaurant known for refined modern British tasting menus and polished service in central Exeter.
Popular modern eatery with seasonal small plates, brunch, and a lively casual atmosphere near the city centre.
Historic quayside pub serving local ales and British classics in a characterful former warehouse by the water.
Moderate for the UK: hotels and dining are mid-priced, buses are reasonable, and attractions are often low-cost versus larger UK tourist cities.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add 10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, small change appreciated.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol Airport 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.

Most Bristol Airport to Exeter buses use the Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) to Exeter, Bampfylde Street (Express Coach Stop 34) station pair, with some services arriving at Exeter, Honiton Road. Use this guide to compare Bristol Airport and Exeter bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Exeter, Honiton Road is 3 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
Exeter, Honiton Road has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café in the station (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Exeter, Honiton Road.
Available at Exeter, Honiton Road: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter, Honiton Road: Ramps.
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