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

today
$73
tomorrow
$40
Thursday
$49
Friday
$49
Saturday
$40
Sunday
$40
Monday
$68

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 30m 4:30 PM Southampton Bus Station 11:00 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $73
National Express 6h 35m 3:00 PM Southampton Bus Station 9:35 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $76
National Express 6h 0m 6:30 PM Southampton Bus Station 12:30 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $78
National Express 6h 30m 1:30 PM Southampton Bus Station 8:00 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $82
National Express 6h 30m 8:30 PM Southampton Bus Station 3:00 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $83
  • Did you know that if you travel from Southampton to Exeter via Bristol, you can save more than $37? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 45m
      0
      6:25 AM
      Southampton
      University
      10:30 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $24
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • FlixBus
      2h 15m
      0
      10:55 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      1:10 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 0h 45m longer, but you will save $37

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 30m 4:30 PM Southampton Bus Station 11:00 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $40
National Express 6h 0m 6:30 PM Southampton Bus Station 12:30 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $40
National Express 6h 30m 8:30 PM Southampton Bus Station 3:00 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $40
National Express 6h 35m 5:35 AM Southampton Bus Station 12:10 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $49
National Express 6h 35m 3:00 PM Southampton Bus Station 9:35 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $59
  • Did you know that if you travel from Southampton to Exeter via Bristol, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 45m
      0
      6:25 AM
      Southampton
      University
      10:30 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $24
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • FlixBus
      2h 15m
      0
      10:55 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      1:10 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 0h 45m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 35m 5:35 AM Southampton Bus Station 12:10 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $49
National Express 6h 30m 4:30 PM Southampton Bus Station 11:00 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $53
National Express 6h 30m 8:30 PM Southampton Bus Station 3:00 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $66
National Express 6h 35m 3:00 PM Southampton Bus Station 9:35 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $73
National Express 6h 0m 6:30 PM Southampton Bus Station 12:30 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $77
  • Did you know that if you travel from Southampton to Exeter via Bristol, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 45m
      0
      6:25 AM
      Southampton
      University
      10:30 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $24
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • FlixBus
      2h 15m
      0
      10:55 AM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      1:10 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 0h 45m longer, but you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 15m 5:05 AM Southampton Bus Station 12:20 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $49
National Express 7h 10m 5:20 PM Southampton Bus Station 12:30 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $59
National Express 6h 45m 1:15 PM Southampton Bus Station 8:00 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $66
National Express 6h 15m 3:20 PM Southampton Bus Station 9:35 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $66
National Express 6h 30m 8:30 PM Southampton Bus Station 3:00 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $73
  • Did you know that if you travel from Southampton to Exeter via Bristol, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      9h 22m
      0
      4:30 PM
      Southampton
      Bus Station
      11:28 PM
      Bristol
      Clifton Down
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 0h 2m
    • megabus
      2h 22m
      0
      11:30 PM
      Bristol
      Cabot Circus
      1:52 AM
      Exeter
      Honiton Road
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      $20
    Travel time is 3h 7m longer, but you will save $17

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 35m 2:45 PM Southampton Bus Station 9:20 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $40
National Express 7h 15m 3:45 PM Southampton Bus Station 11:00 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $40
National Express 6h 30m 8:30 PM Southampton Bus Station 3:00 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $48
National Express 6h 45m 5:25 AM Southampton Bus Station 12:10 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $49
National Express 7h 25m 7:45 AM Southampton Bus Station 3:10 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $59
  • Did you know that if you travel from Southampton to Exeter via Bristol, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      9h 30m
      0
      1:15 PM
      Southampton
      Bus Station
      8:05 PM
      Bristol
      Black Boy Hill
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $13
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • FlixBus
      2h 10m
      0
      8:35 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      10:45 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $14
    Travel time is 3h 0m longer, but you will save $14

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 15m 3:45 PM Southampton Bus Station 11:00 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $40
National Express 7h 0m 5:30 PM Southampton Bus Station 12:30 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $40
National Express 6h 30m 8:30 PM Southampton Bus Station 3:00 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $40
National Express 6h 45m 5:25 AM Southampton Bus Station 12:10 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $49
National Express 6h 35m 2:45 PM Southampton Bus Station 9:20 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $70
  • Did you know that if you travel from Southampton to Exeter via Bristol, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      9h 10m
      0
      1:35 PM
      Southampton
      University
      8:15 PM
      Bristol
      University Queens Rd
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • FlixBus
      2h 10m
      0
      8:35 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      10:45 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 2h 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
National Express 6h 15m 3:20 PM Southampton Bus Station 9:35 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $68
National Express 7h 0m 5:30 PM Southampton Bus Station 12:30 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $68
National Express 6h 30m 8:30 PM Southampton Bus Station 3:00 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $68
National Express 7h 40m 7:30 AM Southampton Bus Station 3:10 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $83
National Express 6h 45m 1:15 PM Southampton Bus Station 8:00 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $83
  • Did you know that if you travel from Southampton to Exeter via Bristol, you can save more than $44? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      9h 10m
      0
      1:35 PM
      Southampton
      University
      8:15 PM
      Bristol
      University Queens Rd
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • FlixBus
      2h 10m
      0
      8:35 PM
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      10:45 PM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 2h 55m longer, but you will save $44

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Southampton to Exeter is $40 on 8/19/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Southampton and Exeter

See here how frequent the connections between Southampton and Exeter are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from Southampton to Exeter. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Southampton and Exeter.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 23 buses from Southampton to Exeter, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Southampton and Exeter, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Southampton to Exeter

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 6 times every day by bus from Southampton to Exeter in one click! Book your bus ticket from Southampton to Exeter starting from $40!

Cheapest Bus $40
Fastest Bus 6h 0m
Earliest Bus 1:30 PM
Latest Bus 8:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 6 Ø
Distance 93.9 miles
Bus Companies National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Southampton to Exeter

Every day, 6 buses from 1 bus companies leave Southampton for Exeter: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/18/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 08/16
Monday 08/17
Tuesday 08/18
$73
Wednesday 08/19
$40
Thursday 08/20
$49
Friday 08/21
$49
Saturday 08/22
$40
Sunday 08/23
$40
Monday 08/24
$68
Tuesday 08/25
$40
Wednesday 08/26
$40
Thursday 08/27
$40
Friday 08/28
$68
Saturday 08/29
$40
Sunday 08/30
$40
Monday 08/31
$71
Tuesday 09/01
$40
Wednesday 09/02
$40
Thursday 09/03
$62
Friday 09/04
$62
Saturday 09/05
$62
Sunday 09/06
$40
Monday 09/07
$58
Tuesday 09/08
$40
Wednesday 09/09
$40
Thursday 09/10
$40
Friday 09/11
$40
Saturday 09/12

The cheapest time to travel from Southampton to Exeter

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Southampton to Exeter, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $40, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Southampton to Exeter. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $58.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Southampton to Exeter, with $40. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $59.

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

All bus stations and stops in Southampton and Exeter

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Southampton 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 Southampton to Exeter? Compare all modes of transports from Southampton to Exeter.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Southampton to Exeter

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

FAQs about the Southampton to Exeter bus

How much does a Southampton Exeter bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $40 and takes 6h 30m to reach Exeter. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $40 and $95. 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 Southampton to Exeter each day?

Every day, the Southampton to Exeter bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Southampton to Exeter is offered by National Express and takes 6h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $78. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Southampton to Exeter?

The earliest bus arriving in Exeter from Southampton starts at 1:30 PM. 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 Southampton to Exeter?

The latest bus trip departing from Southampton for Exeter starts at 8:30 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 Southampton Exeter route?

When traveling by bus from Southampton to Exeter, passengers can travel with 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 Southampton and Exeter?

You can check all the direct connections between Southampton 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.

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Southampton to Exeter?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 6 daily trips between Southampton and Exeter. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Southampton to Exeter?

Prices and availability for 6 trips between Southampton and Exeter change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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