The cheapest and fastest buses from Exeter to Bristol
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 45 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Exeter to Bristol is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Exeter to Bristol will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 17 buses that leave Exeter for Bristol on Sun, Dec 21, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 104 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 1 h 45 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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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Exeter to Bristol
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Bristol among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. 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 €7, and a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€10 Average price Cheapest | €34 Average price |
2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Exeter to Bristol Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10 | Arrival Time 02:55 | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15 | Arrival Time 05:40 | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:25 | Arrival Time 05:40 | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15 | Arrival Time 08:50 | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25 | Arrival Time 08:50 | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30 | Arrival Time 08:50 | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40 | Arrival Time 08:50 | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:40 | Arrival Time 10:35 | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:50 | Arrival Time 10:50 | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25 | Arrival Time 11:20 | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20 | Arrival Time 13:05 | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30 | Arrival Time 13:05 | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50 | Arrival Time 13:50 | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30 | Arrival Time 14:15 | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 13:35 | Arrival Time 15:30 | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 13:45 | Arrival Time 15:30 | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 16:50 | Arrival Time 18:50 | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 16:55 | Arrival Time 19:35 | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 17:05 | Arrival Time 19:30 | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 17:10 | Arrival Time 19:05 | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 17:15 | Arrival Time 19:30 | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 20:10 | Arrival Time 21:55 | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Live departures
Exeter to Bristol bus times
The table below shows live departures for Exeter to Bristol buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX104 | 1:45 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 1h45 | 3:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX101 | 5:05 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 2h25 | 7:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:10 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h55 | 7:05 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX101 | 5:15 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 2h15 | 7:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h45 | 9:55 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h45 | 2:55 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX106 | 3:15 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 2h25 | 5:40 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX106 | 3:25 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 2h15 | 5:40 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX101 | 6:30 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 2h20 | 8:50 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX101 | 6:40 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 2h10 | 8:50 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX102 | 8:40 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h55 | 10:35 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX102 | On time 8:50 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 1h45 | 10:35 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:25 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h55 | 11:20 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX101 | 10:20 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 2h45 | 1:05 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX101 | 10:30 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 2h35 | 1:05 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h45 | 2:15 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX104 | 1:35 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1h55 | 3:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Exeter to Bristol
Buses from Exeter to Bristol run on average 33 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 32 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 64 miles (104 km) distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 64 miles (104 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 33 |
Direct buses 32 |
Fastest bus 1h 45m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:58 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus from Exeter to BristolYou can travel by bus between Exeter to Bristol with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus for as low as $9 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Exeter to Bristol
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter to Bristol 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 Bristol, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Exeter, you have various bus station options to start your trip from including Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court, Exeter, Honiton Road Park and Ride, Exeter, Honiton Road and Exeter, Sidwell Street (City Centre). When arriving in Bristol, you can end your journey in bus stations like Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St), Bristol, Airport, Bristol, Airport Bus Station, Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus) and Bristol, Bond Street North.
Passengers board the bus 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 bus at Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St), located 0.5 miles (798 m) away from the city centre.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Clifton Suspension Bridge, an iconic 19th-century suspension bridge offering panoramic views of the Avon Gorge
- Bristol Cathedral, a historic cathedral with stunning Gothic architecture and serene gardens
- SS Great Britain, a restored 19th-century passenger steamship and museum located in the Great Western Dockyard
- Bristol Museum & Art Gallery, a museum featuring diverse collections of art, archaeology, and natural history
- St Nicholas Market, a vibrant market with a variety of food stalls, independent shops, and local crafts.
- Bristol Zoo Gardens, a family-friendly attraction with diverse animal exhibits
- Take a boat tour along the River Avon for unique views of the city
- Explore the street art in the Stokes Croft area, known for its vibrant murals and graffiti
- Visit the Arnolfini, a contemporary arts center with exhibitions and performances
- Enjoy a leisurely walk or picnic in Brandon Hill Park, home to the historic Cabot Tower.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Exeter to Bristol, follow these tips:
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- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Exeter to Bristol
- 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
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café in the terminal (in the station)
- Fast-food outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: A1, A2
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