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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 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 $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
On Fri, Nov 13, we found 10 buses from Bristol to Exeter, including 10 direct services.
On Fri, Nov 13 the direct buses cover the 104 km distance in an average of 2 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
On Fri, Nov 13 the slowest buses will take 2 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 Bristol to Exeter run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 if you book in advance.
There are 10 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 35m.
Distance 64 miles (104 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Bristol to Exeter.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Great Western Railway | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:31PM | Duration 2h51 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Great Western Railway | Departure Time 01:44PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 3h21 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Great Western Railway | Departure Time 05:44PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 2h51 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Exeter buses for today, Thursday, November 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX101 | 5:30 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h00 | 7:30 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:25 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h00 | 9:25 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h10 | 10:45 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 3:15 AM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 1h55 | 5:10 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) | 2h10 | 1:20 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX104 | 1:00 PM Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) | 2h10 | 3:10 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 | |
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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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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.

Most Bristol to Exeter buses use the Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) to Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court station pair, with some services arriving at Exeter, Honiton Road. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Exeter bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bristol, Bond Street / St James Barton Roundabout has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Bristol, Bond Street / St James Barton Roundabout. ATMs are available at Bristol, Bond Street / St James Barton Roundabout.
Ticket office support is available at Bristol, Bond Street / St James Barton Roundabout.
Available at Bristol, Bond Street / St James Barton Roundabout: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol, Bond Street / St James Barton Roundabout: Accessible for wheelchairs with street-level access.
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.
Exeter, Bus Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café and small eateries nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter, Bus Station. ATMs are available at Exeter, Bus Station.
Ticket office support is available at Exeter, Bus Station.
Available at Exeter, Bus Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter, Bus Station: Accessible paths and entrances for wheelchairs.
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