- 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 on Sep 15
$26
Average ticket price on Sep 15
$33
Fastest journey on Sep 15
7 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Sep 15
7 h 49 m
Buses on Sep 15
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.
On Tue, Sep 15, we found 4 buses from Horley to Exeter, including 4 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 15 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, Sep 15 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 an average ticket price of $74 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $74, while a train costs an average of $117.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$74 Average price Cheapest | $117 Average price | |
5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m 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 $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Horley to Exeter costing on average $117 (€94).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
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, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 04:05AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
The table below shows live departures for Horley to Exeter buses for today, Monday, September 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:35 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 7h35 | 1:10 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 7h25 | 1:10 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 AM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 6h20 | 1:20 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 AM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 6h10 | 1:20 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 | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 6h10 | 9:25 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 6h00 | 9:25 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 PM London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 5h55 | 5:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 PM Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 5h45 | 5:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Horley to Exeter run on average 27 times per day, taking around 5h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $38 (€30) 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 4h 40m.
Distance 149 miles (241 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€30) |
Buses per day 27 |
Fastest bus 4h 40m |
First bus 12:29 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 63 days |
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Excellent city museum and gallery with archaeology, natural history, and world cultures; the best all-round museum in Exeter.
Interactive museum inside a working paper mill where visitors learn traditional papermaking and local industrial heritage.
Small independent museum in a Tudor merchant’s house, showing Topsham’s river trade, local stories, and period interiors.
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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Exeter, Sidwell Street (City Centre) -> Exeter St David's Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Horley 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 Horley to Exeter buses use the London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South to Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court station pair, with some services arriving at Exeter, Honiton Road. Use this guide to compare Horley and Exeter bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) is 1 km from Horley city centre. Public transport options include:
Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Horley, Gatwick Airport (North Terminal): The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court. ATMs are available at Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
Ticket office support is available at Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
Available at Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court: Wheelchair accessible.
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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