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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.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Plymouth to Exeter is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plymouth to Exeter will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 38 buses from Plymouth to Exeter, including 38 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct buses cover the 59 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest buses will take 1 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.
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Buses from Plymouth to Exeter run on average 30 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 if you book in advance.
There are 30 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:04, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 36 miles (59 km) distance in 55m.
Distance 36 miles (59 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 |
Buses per day 30 |
Direct buses 30 |
Fastest bus 55m |
First bus 12:04 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 2 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Plymouth to Exeter.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:17AM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:27AM | Duration 1h27 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:24AM | Duration 1h24 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:31AM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:47AM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:47PM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:47PM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:47PM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:49PM | Duration 1h19 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 05:08PM | Duration 1h23 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 06:34PM | Duration 1h19 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:11PM | Duration 1h11 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 12:11AM | Duration 1h11 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 1h06 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
The table below shows live departures for Plymouth to Exeter buses for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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MFFAL | 1:30 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1h17 | 2:47 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 2:30 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1h19 | 3:49 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX504 | 3:30 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1h10 | 4:40 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1h15 | 4:45 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 3:45 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1h23 | 5:08 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:50 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1h10 | 5:00 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 5:15 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1h19 | 6:34 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 7:00 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1h15 | 8:15 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1h10 | 8:20 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 9:00 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1h11 | 10:11 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 11:00 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1h11 | 12:11 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX404 | 11:15 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 2h00 | 1:15 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX404 | 11:15 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1h50 | 1:05 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1h06 | 1:05 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
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NX406 | 12:30 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1h30 | 2:00 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 1:00 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1h10 | 2:10 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 2:00 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1h10 | 3:10 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX504 | 2:50 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1h00 | 3:50 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 3:00 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1h10 | 4:10 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 4:00 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1h10 | 5:10 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 5:00 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1h10 | 6:10 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 6:00 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1h17 | 7:17 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1h05 | 7:05 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX504 | 6:20 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1h05 | 7:25 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX501 | 6:35 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 2h45 | 9:20 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX501 | 6:35 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 2h25 | 9:00 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 7:00 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1h27 | 8:27 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1h10 | 9:00 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 8:00 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1h24 | 9:24 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX101 | 8:10 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1h15 | 9:25 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 9:15 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1h16 | 10:31 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX501 | 9:20 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 2h30 | 11:50 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX501 | 9:20 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 2h50 | 12:10 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 10:30 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1h17 | 11:47 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1h15 | 12:20 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 11:30 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1h17 | 12:47 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 12:30 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1h17 | 1:47 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX104 | 12:40 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1h10 | 1:50 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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
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National Express buses depart from Plymouth seven times a day. The earliest bus leaves at 3:25 a.m. on weekdays and 4:10 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The last bus is at 23:59 p.m. every day. All services are direct with travel times of around one hour.
Departure Station: Departures are from Bretonside Bus Station in Plymouth. The bus station is situated in the town centre, less than half 0.2 miles south of Plymouth's shopping area. It can be reached from anywhere in the town centre in approximately 10 minutes on foot.
Arrival Station: Exeter bus station is on the east side of Exeter city centre. From there it is an easy walk to the shopping area of the city, which can be reached in under five minutes. Exeter's impressive cathedral and surrounding green is only 0.3 miles away from the station and can be reached on foot in around 10 minutes.
The bus station in Plymouth is well located close to the heart of town and has good links with the larger transport infrastructure. cabs and local services are readily available from early morning to late at night. Between midnight and 05.00 am there are only a few services with very few passengers.
In Exeter, the county town of Devon, there is plenty to keep visitors occupied including the elegant cathedral, bijou shopping and a range of cosy pubs and tea shops. When arriving at Exeter St David's it is a ten minute walk into town. cabs and local buses are a convenient way to continue a journey. This route gives easy access to the University's main campus, including Exeter's Northcott Theatre and plenty of popular guest houses. Allow twenty minutes to walk at a leisurely pace into the town centre from the bus's drop off point at St David's.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Exeter buses use the Plymouth, Coach Station to Exeter, Honiton Road station pair, with some services arriving at Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court. Use this guide to compare Plymouth and Exeter bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Plymouth, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Plymouth, Coach Station. ATMs are available at Plymouth, Coach Station.
Ticket office support is available at Plymouth, Coach Station.
Available at Plymouth, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Plymouth, Coach Station: Station is accessible with ramps and level access.
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.
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.
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