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Compare all timetables for the bus from Edinburgh to Exeter

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Edinburgh to Exeter from various bus operators like FlixBus or National Express for the next days.

today
$83
tomorrow
$85
Saturday
$61
Sunday
$74
Monday
$60
Tuesday
$45
Wednesday
$53

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 17h 50m 11:15 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 5:05 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $83
National Express 16h 15m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 2:50 AM Exeter Honiton Road  Economy $86
National Express 16h 25m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 3:00 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $86
FlixBus 16h 20m 8:45 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 1:05 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $92
FlixBus 16h 45m 11:40 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 4:25 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $92

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 17h 50m 11:15 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 5:05 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $85
FlixBus 19h 5m 9:20 PM Edinburgh Princes Street 4:25 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $89
FlixBus 19h 0m 9:25 PM Edinburgh Haymarket Station 4:25 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $89
National Express 15h 30m 9:10 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 12:40 PM Exeter Honiton Road  Economy $99
National Express 15h 40m 9:10 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 12:50 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $99

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 17h 50m 11:15 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 5:05 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $61
FlixBus 21h 15m 7:50 AM Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station 5:05 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $73
FlixBus 21h 12m 7:53 AM Edinburgh Princes Street 5:05 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $73
National Express 16h 15m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 2:50 AM Exeter Honiton Road  Economy $78
National Express 16h 25m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 3:00 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $78

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 21h 15m 7:50 AM Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station 5:05 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $74
FlixBus 21h 12m 7:53 AM Edinburgh Princes Street 5:05 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $74
FlixBus 21h 7m 7:58 AM Edinburgh Haymarket Station 5:05 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $74
National Express 15h 0m 10:00 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 1:00 PM Exeter Honiton Road  Economy $82
National Express 15h 10m 10:00 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 1:10 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $82
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Exeter via Lancaster, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      21h 40m
      0
      7:25 AM
      Edinburgh
      Haymarket Station
      1:25 PM
      Lancaster
      University
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $17
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      15h 35m
      0
      1:30 PM
      Lancaster
      University
      5:05 AM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $41
    Travel time is 6h 40m longer, but you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 21h 50m 7:15 AM Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station 5:05 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $60
FlixBus 21h 46m 7:19 AM Edinburgh Princes Street 5:05 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $60
FlixBus 21h 40m 7:25 AM Edinburgh Haymarket Station 5:05 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $60
National Express 16h 15m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 2:50 AM Exeter Honiton Road  Economy $82
National Express 16h 25m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 3:00 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $82

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 15h 30m 9:10 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 12:40 PM Exeter Honiton Road  Economy $45
National Express 15h 40m 9:10 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 12:50 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $45
FlixBus 17h 50m 11:15 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 5:05 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $51
FlixBus 21h 50m 7:15 AM Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station 5:05 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $52
FlixBus 21h 46m 7:19 AM Edinburgh Princes Street 5:05 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $52

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 17h 50m 11:15 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 5:05 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $53
FlixBus 21h 50m 7:15 AM Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station 5:05 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $54
FlixBus 21h 46m 7:19 AM Edinburgh Princes Street 5:05 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $54
National Express 15h 10m 10:00 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 1:10 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $73
National Express 15h 0m 10:00 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 1:00 PM Exeter Honiton Road  Economy $73

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Edinburgh to Exeter is $45 on 12/9/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Edinburgh and Exeter

See here how frequent the connections between Edinburgh and Exeter are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily buses from Edinburgh to Exeter. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 12 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Exeter.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 52 buses from Edinburgh to Exeter, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Exeter, with 42 offers.

Facts about the bus from Edinburgh to Exeter

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 13 times every day by bus from Edinburgh to Exeter in one click! Book your bus ticket from Edinburgh to Exeter starting from $45!

Cheapest Bus $45
Fastest Bus 15h 0m
Earliest Bus 7:15 AM
Latest Bus 11:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes 13 Ø
Distance 362.1 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Edinburgh to Exeter

Every day, 13 buses from 2 bus companies leave Edinburgh for Exeter: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 11/30
Monday 12/01
Tuesday 12/02
Wednesday 12/03
Thursday 12/04
$81
Friday 12/05
$74
Saturday 12/06
$61
Sunday 12/07
$74
Monday 12/08
$56
Tuesday 12/09
$45
Wednesday 12/10
$73
Thursday 12/11
$69
Friday 12/12
$82
Saturday 12/13
$60
Sunday 12/14
$63
Monday 12/15
$50
Tuesday 12/16
$45
Wednesday 12/17
$59
Thursday 12/18
$57
Friday 12/19
$68
Saturday 12/20
$79
Sunday 12/21
$76
Monday 12/22
$73
Tuesday 12/23
$66
Wednesday 12/24
$86
Thursday 12/25
$95
Friday 12/26
$97
Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Exeter

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Edinburgh to Exeter, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $45, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Edinburgh to Exeter. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $68.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Exeter, with $45. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $51.

How to save money travelling from Edinburgh to Exeter

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Edinburgh to Exeter in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Edinburgh to Exeter, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Edinburgh to Exeter are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Edinburgh to Exeter

These are the most booked bus companies between Edinburgh to Exeter from our users.

National Express from Edinburgh to Exeter

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Edinburgh to Exeter:

Cheapest Price $45
Fastest Bus 15h 0m
Earliest Bus 10:35 AM
Last Bus 10:00 PM
Daily Connections 6 Ø
Found on 12/3/2025

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Exeter

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Edinburgh and Exeter.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Edinburgh to Exeter? Compare all modes of transports from Edinburgh to Exeter.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Edinburgh to Exeter

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Edinburgh to Exeter? Or which bus companies serve the route Edinburgh to Exeter? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Edinburgh to Exeter bus

How much does a Edinburgh Exeter bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $45 and takes 15h 30m to reach Exeter. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Edinburgh to Exeter?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $45 and $134. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Exeter.

On average, how many connections are available from Edinburgh to Exeter each day?

Every day, the Edinburgh to Exeter bus route is served by approximately 13 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Edinburgh to Exeter take?

The fastest bus from Edinburgh to Exeter is offered by National Express and takes 15h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $124. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Exeter?

The earliest bus arriving in Exeter from Edinburgh starts at 7:15 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Edinburgh to Exeter?

The latest bus trip departing from Edinburgh for Exeter starts at 11:40 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Edinburgh Exeter route?

When traveling by bus from Edinburgh to Exeter, passengers can travel with FlixBus and National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Exeter?

You can check all the direct connections between Edinburgh and Exeter by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and National Express.

What can I take with me on the Edinburgh to Exeter bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Edinburgh Exeter bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Edinburgh Exeter bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Edinburgh to Exeter on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Edinburgh to Exeter

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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