- Must visit
Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery
Exeter’s main museum and gallery, covering local history, world cultures, natural history, and changing exhibitions in a landmark Victorian building.
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bristol 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 to Exeter will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 10 buses that leave Bristol for Exeter on Sun, Jul 12, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct buses cover the 104 km distance in an average of 1 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest buses will take 2 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. 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 bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Exeter:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Exeter costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 58m.
Tickets start at around $13 (€10) compared to roughly $42 (€34) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $29 (€24). The journey takes 1h 58m versus 1h 36m 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 Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Infobus.
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Exeter buses for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX104 | 12:55 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h55 | 2:50 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX101 | 1:55 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h35 | 4:30 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h00 | 4:30 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:25 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h55 | 9:20 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h15 | 10:35 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX106 | 11:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h25 | 1:55 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 3:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h50 | 5:05 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h20 | 8:35 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX101 | 10:20 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h30 | 12:50 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:55 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h15 | 1:10 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h00 | 1:10 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bristol to Exeter run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 17 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 64 miles (104 km) distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 64 miles (104 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 1h 50m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Exeter — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Exeter trip today.
Exeter’s main museum and gallery, covering local history, world cultures, natural history, and changing exhibitions in a landmark Victorian building.
University museum with one of the United Kingdom’s most important collections on the history of cinema and moving images.
Former medieval priory house with period rooms and interpretation about Tudor and later Exeter life; one of the city’s oldest buildings.
Waterside area with historic warehouses, level walking and cycling routes, canal views, and one of the city’s most popular leisure settings.
One of England’s oldest public open spaces, combining landscaped walks, monuments, city wall remains, and elevated views.
Broad grassy square facing Exeter Cathedral, ideal for photos and people-watching, and central to the city’s historic atmosphere.
Fresh scones served with clotted cream and strawberry jam, a classic Devon ritual traditionally assembled cream first. It is one of the county’s most iconic treats.
A soft enriched bread roll, often filled with jam and clotted cream. This old-fashioned Devon specialty is closely associated with local bakeries and teatime.
A historic local pasty linked to Exeter’s old butchers and traders, usually filled with meat and vegetables in pastry. It reflects the city’s traditional working-food heritage.
Long-established independent restaurant known for modern British cooking, polished service, and a refined yet relaxed city-centre atmosphere.
Well-known Exeter institution serving crowd-pleasing modern European dishes, steaks, and cocktails in a lively, stylish setting.
Respected gastropub near the cathedral area, popular for elevated British pub food, Sunday roasts, and a comfortable traditional atmosphere.
Generally cheaper than London. Hotels can rise in summer, but meals, coffee, and local transport are usually manageable for most visitors.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is appreciated if service is good and no service charge is added. Round up for taxis. Little or none is expected in pubs, cafés, or for counter service.
Official public transport app
Exeter, Sidwell Street, Exeter -> Exeter St Davids Station, Exeter
Several buses depart from Bristol to Exeter daily, the route is maintained by two companies; Megabus and National Express, with buses departing at regular intervals throughout the day. On Saturday and Sunday the earliest service is with Megabus and leaves at 2.15 a.m, other weekend departure times are similar to weekday services. All journeys take around 2 hours and are direct. Peak times are in the mid-morning and late afternoon, when fares can increase substantially.
Megabus coaches leave from Colston Hall, in the centre of Bristol. To get here travelers can catch a First Direct bus from other parts of the city, or the outlying areas. National Express uses Bristol Bus Station on Marlborough Street for its departures. On foot it takes 10 minutes to get here from the centre of town, or 5 minutes to travel by bus or cab. After midnight a large network of night buses run to and from Bristol.
Exeter is a historic Devonshire city set next to the busy River Exe, it has a vibrant quayside, a gothic cathedral and many other heritage attractions. travelers making this journey arrive in at Exeter Bus and Coach Station, which is located on the junction of Paris Street and Bampfylde Street. The terminus is connected to the rest of the city and regional areas by a number of Stagecoach services. Walking to the town centre from the coach station takes 20 minutes, by bus or cab it takes 10 minutes. Local buses from Exeter leave late into the evening, but no public transport service runs at night.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol 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.

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