Bus Preston to Exeter: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Preston to Exeter

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

today

$82

tomorrow

$80

Sunday

Monday

$39

Tuesday

Wednesday

$39

Thursday

$52

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	9h 35m	3:15 AM	Preston	Bus Station	12:50 PM	Exeter	Bus Station		Economy	$82	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 3:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
	National Express	9h 25m	3:15 AM	Preston	Bus Station	12:40 PM	Exeter	Honiton Road		Economy	$82	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 3:15:00 AM to Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	9h 35m	3:15 AM	Preston	Bus Station	12:50 PM	Exeter	Bus Station		Economy	$80	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 3:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
	National Express	9h 25m	3:15 AM	Preston	Bus Station	12:40 PM	Exeter	Honiton Road		Economy	$80	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 3:15:00 AM to Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 50m	2:15 PM	Preston	Bus Station	5:05 AM	Exeter	Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 2:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
National Express	9h 25m	3:15 AM	Preston	Bus Station	12:40 PM	Exeter	Honiton Road	Economy	$59	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 3:15:00 AM to Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
National Express	9h 35m	3:15 AM	Preston	Bus Station	12:50 PM	Exeter	Bus Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 3:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 50m	2:15 PM	Preston	Bus Station	5:05 AM	Exeter	Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 2:15:00 PM to Bus Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
National Express	9h 25m	3:15 AM	Preston	Bus Station	12:40 PM	Exeter	Honiton Road	Economy	$54	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 3:15:00 AM to Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
National Express	9h 35m	3:15 AM	Preston	Bus Station	12:50 PM	Exeter	Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 3:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	9h 25m	3:15 AM	Preston	Bus Station	12:40 PM	Exeter	Honiton Road		Economy	$52	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 3:15:00 AM to Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 12:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
	National Express	9h 35m	3:15 AM	Preston	Bus Station	12:50 PM	Exeter	Bus Station		Economy	$52	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 3:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Preston to Exeter is $37 on 12/2/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Preston and Exeter

See here how frequent the connections between Preston and Exeter are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily buses from Preston to Exeter. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Preston and Exeter.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 10 buses from Preston to Exeter, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Preston and Exeter, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Preston to Exeter

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 2 times every day by bus from Preston to Exeter in one click! Book your bus ticket from Preston to Exeter starting from $37!

Cheapest Bus	$37
Fastest Bus	9h 25m
Earliest Bus	3:15 AM
Latest Bus	3:15 AM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	213.4 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Preston to Exeter

Every day, 2 buses from 2 bus companies leave Preston for Exeter: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 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

Friday 12/05

$82

Saturday 12/06

$80

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$61

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$56

Thursday 12/11

$52

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

$61

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Preston to Exeter

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Preston to Exeter, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $39, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Preston to Exeter. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $81.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Preston to Exeter, with $38. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $52.

How to save money travelling from Preston 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 Preston 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 Preston 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 Preston to Exeter are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Preston and Exeter

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

Bus Station

Carlisle St

Bus Station (Stand 27)

Deepdale Stadium

Sir Tom Finney Way

Little Oaks Bus Stop

Little Oaks Little Oaks

Railway Station

Bus Station

Bampfylde Street

Honiton Road

Honiton Rd

Sidwell Street

Sidwell St

Sowton Park and Ride

Racecourse

A38

Service and Comfort on the bus from Preston to Exeter

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

FAQs about the Preston to Exeter bus

How much does a Preston Exeter bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $37 and takes 14h 50m to reach Exeter. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $37 and $82. 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 Preston to Exeter each day?

Every day, the Preston to Exeter bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Preston to Exeter is offered by National Express and takes 9h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $82. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Preston to Exeter?

The earliest bus arriving in Exeter from Preston starts at 3:15 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 Preston to Exeter?

The latest bus trip departing from Preston for Exeter starts at 3:15 AM. 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 Preston Exeter route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Exeter?

You can check all the direct connections between Preston 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: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Preston 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 Preston 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 Preston 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 Preston to Exeter on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Preston and to Exeter

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Preston and to Exeter. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!