- Must visit
Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery
Exeter’s main museum and gallery, with collections on local history, archaeology, natural history and world cultures. A strong first stop for understanding the city.
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
7 h 10 m
Average duration
7 h 49 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
241 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Horley to Exeter is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Horley to Exeter will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 4 buses that leave Horley for Exeter on Tue, Jun 16, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 241 km distance in an average of 7 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 10 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 9 h 10 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.








Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Horley to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $333.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $88 Average price | $495 Average price |
5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 56m Average total duration 5h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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 Horley to Exeter:
A bus is $56 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Horley to Exeter costing on average $88 (€71).
A bus is $463 (€374) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Horley to Exeter costing on average $495 (€401).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
Flight takes on average 5h 56m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $43 |
The table below shows live departures for Horley to Exeter buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX025 · NX501 | On time 6:25 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h45 | 12:10 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX501 | On time 6:40 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 5h30 | 12:10 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 6h10 | 1:10 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 6h00 | 1:10 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX504 | On time 9:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 6h10 | 3:10 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX504 | On time 9:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 6h10 | 3:10 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX504 | On time 9:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 6h00 | 3:10 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX504 | On time 9:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 6h00 | 3:10 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX504 | On time 9:10 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 6h00 | 3:10 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 7h00 | 4:30 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 6h50 | 4:30 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX501 | On time 2:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h50 | 8:00 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX501 | On time 2:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 5h40 | 8:00 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 6h05 | 9:20 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 5h55 | 9:20 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX504 | On time 3:55 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h40 | 9:35 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
NX200 · NX504 | On time 4:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 5h30 | 9:35 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX504 | On time 4:05 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 5h30 | 9:35 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX501 | On time 5:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h45 | 11:00 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
NX230 · NX501 | On time 5:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 5h35 | 11:00 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX504 | On time 6:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 6h20 | 12:30 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
NX210 · NX504 | On time 6:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 6h20 | 12:30 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX504 | On time 6:25 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 6h05 | 12:30 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX406 | 9:10 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h50 | 3:00 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
NX201 · NX406 | 9:20 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 5h40 | 3:00 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h50 | 5:05 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 5h40 | 5:05 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX501 | On time 11:30 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 12h40 | 12:10 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
NX025 · NX501 | On time 11:45 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 12h25 | 12:10 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Horley to Exeter run on average 26 times per day, taking around 5h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:29, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 149 miles (241 km) distance in 5h 40m.
Distance 149 miles (241 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 26 |
Fastest bus 5h 40m |
First bus 12:29 AM |
Last bus 11:45 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, with collections on local history, archaeology, natural history and world cultures. A strong first stop for understanding the city.
A specialist museum at the University of Exeter with remarkable collections on the history of cinema, optics and moving images. A local favourite for film and media enthusiasts.
An established contemporary visual arts venue in Exeter known for changing exhibitions and experimental programming. Popular with local arts audiences.
A lively waterfront area with historic warehouses, riverside walks and photogenic views. Especially popular for relaxed strolling and social-media-friendly scenery.
The open space around Exeter Cathedral, ideal for appreciating the city’s main landmark and surrounding historic streetscape. A classic Exeter viewpoint.
One of England’s oldest public open spaces, with mature planting, monuments and elevated views near the castle area. A pleasant central retreat.
Freshly baked scones served with strawberry jam and thick Devon clotted cream, traditionally spread jam first in Devon. It is one of the county's most famous treats.
Light yeast buns, often served split and filled with jam and clotted cream. A classic West Country tea-time bake associated with Devon.
A rich, creamy blue cow's milk cheese made in Devon. It is a notable regional product often served on cheeseboards or in local dishes.
Well-regarded independent restaurant and wine bar offering refined seasonal cooking and a relaxed, smart atmosphere near the cathedral.
Long-running independent restaurant in central Exeter known for polished modern British cooking and a cosy, intimate atmosphere.
Established city-centre favourite serving broad European and British dishes in a lively brasserie setting, popular with both locals and visitors.
Generally cheaper than London. Dining and coffee are fairly priced, but central hotels and peak-season stays can raise daily costs.
Service is often included only at some restaurants. If not, tip about 10% for good service. Rounding up is fine in taxis. Tipping is not usually expected for pubs or counter service.
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