The cheapest and fastest buses from Plymouth to Exeter
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€5
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€15
Fastest journey on Sep 17
1 h
Average journey duration on Sep 17
1 h 5 m
Buses on Sep 17
38
Distance
59 km
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 €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 38 buses from Plymouth to Exeter, including 38 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 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 Thu, Sep 17 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.
FlixBus7:10 PM1h10Plymouth, Coach Station8:20 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court€51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:00 AM1h05Plymouth, Coach Station7:05 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court€51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:50 PM1h10Plymouth, Coach Station5:00 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court€51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:50 AM1h10Plymouth, Coach Station9:00 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court€51One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:59 PM1h06Plymouth, Coach Station1:05 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court€51One-way0 transfers
NX5042:50 AM1h00Plymouth, Coach Station3:50 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court€121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:00 AM1h05Plymouth, Coach Station7:05 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court€51One-way0 transfers
NX5046:20 AM1h05Plymouth, Coach Station7:25 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court€121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:59 PM1h06Plymouth, Coach Station1:05 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court€51One-way0 transfers
NX10412:40 PM1h10Plymouth, Coach Station1:50 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court€131One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Plymouth to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, while a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 59 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€7 Average price Cheapest | €9 Average price | €14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 55m Average total duration 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Plymouth to Exeter:
A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Exeter costing on average €9.
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 25m.
Live departures
Plymouth to Exeter bus times
The table below shows live departures for Plymouth to Exeter buses for today, Wednesday, September 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1h05 | 7:05 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
MFFAL | 6:00 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1h17 | 7:17 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 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 | 2h25 | 9:00 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX501 | 6:35 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 2h45 | 9:20 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 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 | 2h50 | 12:10 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX501 | 9:20 AM Plymouth, Coach Station | 2h30 | 11:50 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 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 | |
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 | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1h15 | 4:45 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX504 | 3:30 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 1h10 | 4:40 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 | 1h50 | 1:05 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX404 | 11:15 PM Plymouth, Coach Station | 2h00 | 1:15 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Plymouth to Exeter
Buses from Plymouth to Exeter run on average 31 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 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 59 km distance in 1h 5m.
Distance 59 km |
Average bus duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 31 |
Direct buses 30 |
Fastest bus 1h 5m |
First bus 12:04 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 2 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Stagecoach South West from Plymouth to ExeterYou can travel by bus between Plymouth to Exeter with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Stagecoach South West for as low as €5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Plymouth to Exeter
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.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- 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.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- 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).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- 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 Plymouth to Exeter
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.
Which Plymouth station do buses to Exeter leave from?
Getting to Plymouth, Coach Station from Plymouth city centre
Plymouth, Coach Station 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 and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Plymouth, Coach Station. ATMs are available at Plymouth, Coach Station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Plymouth, Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Plymouth, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Plymouth, Coach Station: Station is accessible with ramps and level access.
Which Exeter station do buses from Plymouth arrive at?
Getting to Exeter, Honiton Road from Exeter city centre
Exeter, Honiton Road is 3 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
Exeter, Honiton Road bus station facilities and services
Exeter, Honiton Road has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café in the station (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Exeter, Honiton Road.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Exeter, Honiton Road: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter, Honiton Road: Ramps.
Getting to Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court from Exeter city centre
Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court bus station facilities and services
Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court. ATMs are available at Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court: Wheelchair accessible.
Getting to Exeter, Honiton Road Park and Ride from Exeter city centre
Exeter, Honiton Road Park and Ride is 4 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
Exeter, Honiton Road Park and Ride bus station facilities and services
Exeter, Honiton Road Park and Ride has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter, Honiton Road Park and Ride. ATMs are available at Exeter, Honiton Road Park and Ride.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Exeter, Honiton Road Park and Ride.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Exeter, Honiton Road Park and Ride: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter, Honiton Road Park and Ride: Facilities are accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
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