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Check the bus schedule for Cambridge to Exeter. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
from £24
tomorrow
from £23
Monday
from £55
Tuesday
Wednesday
from £17
Thursday
from £28
Friday
from £19

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    9h 15m
    0
    07:15
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    16:30
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • FlixBus
    10h 30m
    0
    10:40
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    21:10
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • FlixBus
    9h 55m
    0
    19:15
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    05:10
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    9h 0m
    0
    09:50
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    18:50
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    6h 45m
    0
    16:15
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    23:00
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cambridge to Exeter via Bristol, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 40m
      0
      19:30
      Cambridge
      Trumpington Park and Ride
      03:15
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • FlixBus
      1h 45m
      0
      03:25
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      05:10
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 2h 55m longer, but you will save £9

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    10h 15m
    0
    10:55
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    21:10
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    10h 30m
    0
    10:40
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    21:10
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • FlixBus
    9h 40m
    0
    19:30
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    05:10
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    9h 0m
    0
    09:50
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    18:50
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    6h 45m
    0
    16:15
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    23:00
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cambridge to Exeter via Bristol, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 40m
      0
      19:30
      Cambridge
      Trumpington Park and Ride
      03:15
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • FlixBus
      1h 45m
      0
      03:25
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      05:10
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 2h 55m longer, but you will save £8

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 45m
    0
    16:15
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    23:00
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £55
  • National Express
    8h 45m
    0
    18:15
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    03:00
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £56
  • National Express
    9h 0m
    0
    09:50
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    18:50
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £60
  • National Express
    7h 15m
    0
    12:15
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    19:30
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £60
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    13:55
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    21:20
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £62
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cambridge to Exeter via Bristol, you can save more than £40? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 40m
      0
      19:30
      Cambridge
      Trumpington Park and Ride
      03:15
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • FlixBus
      1h 45m
      0
      03:25
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      05:10
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 2h 55m longer, but you will save £40

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    10h 30m
    0
    10:40
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    21:10
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17
  • FlixBus
    10h 15m
    0
    10:55
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    21:10
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17
  • National Express
    9h 15m
    0
    09:50
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    19:05
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    7h 0m
    0
    16:00
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    23:00
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £55
  • National Express
    7h 30m
    0
    09:20
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    16:50
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £56
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cambridge to Exeter via Bristol, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 40m
      0
      19:30
      Cambridge
      Trumpington Park and Ride
      03:15
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • FlixBus
      1h 45m
      0
      03:25
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      05:10
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 2h 40m longer, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    9h 15m
    0
    09:50
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    19:05
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    7h 30m
    0
    09:20
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    16:50
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • National Express
    7h 0m
    0
    16:00
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    23:00
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • National Express
    7h 45m
    0
    12:15
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    20:00
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £55
  • National Express
    7h 40m
    0
    13:55
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    21:35
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £55
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cambridge to Exeter via Bristol, you can save more than £13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 40m
      0
      19:30
      Cambridge
      Trumpington Park and Ride
      03:15
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • FlixBus
      1h 45m
      0
      03:25
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      05:10
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 2h 40m longer, but you will save £13

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    9h 55m
    0
    19:15
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    05:10
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19
  • FlixBus
    9h 40m
    0
    19:30
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    05:10
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19
  • FlixBus
    10h 30m
    0
    10:40
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    21:10
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    9h 30m
    0
    09:50
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    19:20
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    09:20
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    17:25
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cambridge to Exeter via Bristol, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 40m
      0
      19:30
      Cambridge
      Trumpington Park and Ride
      03:15
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • FlixBus
      1h 45m
      0
      03:25
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      05:10
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save £4

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Cambridge and Exeter?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Cambridge to Exeter. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 13 daily coaches from Cambridge to Exeter. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Cambridge and Exeter.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 25 coaches from Cambridge to Exeter, while Night sees the fewest connections between Cambridge and Exeter, with 3 offers.

All facts for Cambridge to Exeter bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 9 times by bus from Cambridge to Exeter in one click. Book your Cambridge to Exeter bus ticket starting from £17!

Cheapest Bus £17
Fastest Bus 6h 45m
Earliest Coach 06:05
Latest Coach 19:30
Daily Bus Connections 9 Ø
Distance 302.3 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Cambridge to Exeter?

Every day, 9 buses from 2 coach companies leave Cambridge for Exeter. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 19/04/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 14/04
Tuesday 15/04
Wednesday 16/04
Thursday 17/04
Friday 18/04
Saturday 19/04
£31
Sunday 20/04
£23
Monday 21/04
£55
Tuesday 22/04
Wednesday 23/04
£28
Thursday 24/04
£28
Friday 25/04
£25
Saturday 26/04
£34
Sunday 27/04
£28
Monday 28/04
£31
Tuesday 29/04
£28
Wednesday 30/04
£25
Thursday 01/05
Friday 02/05
Saturday 03/05
Sunday 04/05
£31
Monday 05/05
£28
Tuesday 06/05
Wednesday 07/05
£31
Thursday 08/05
£28
Friday 09/05
£28
Saturday 10/05
£25
Sunday 11/05

The cheapest time to travel from Cambridge to Exeter

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cambridge to Exeter, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £17, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cambridge to Exeter. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £55.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cambridge to Exeter, with £17. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £52.

How to save money travelling from Cambridge to Exeter

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Cambridge 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 coach from Cambridge 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 coaches from Cambridge to Exeter are also emptier.

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What are the most popular bus companies from Cambridge to Exeter?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Cambridge to Exeter timetable.

National Express from Cambridge to Exeter

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £25
Fastest Coach 6h 45m
Earliest Coach 06:05
Last Coach 18:15
Daily Connections 7 Ø
Found on 14/04/2025

FlixBus from Cambridge to Exeter

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Cambridge to Exeter:

Cheapest Price £17
Fastest Coach 9h 5m
Earliest Coach 07:15
Last Coach 19:30
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 25/03/2025
In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Cambridge and Exeter

Here is a map with all coach stations in Cambridge and Exeter. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

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 Cambridge to Exeter? Compare all modes of transports from Cambridge to Exeter.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Cambridge to Exeter

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Cambridge to Exeter. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Cambridge to Exeter bus

How much does a Cambridge Exeter coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cambridge Exeter bus trip is available from £17 and takes 10h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £17 to £68. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Exeter.

How many connections are available for the Cambridge Exeter route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Cambridge to Exeter is offered by roughly 9 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Exeter from Cambridge take?

The quickest coach from Cambridge to Exeter is provided by National Express and takes 6h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £52. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cambridge to Exeter?

The earliest bus to Exeter departs from Cambridge at 06:05. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Cambridge to Exeter?

The latest bus to Exeter departs from Cambridge at 19:30. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Cambridge Exeter route?

Passengers looking to travel from Cambridge to Exeter can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Exeter?

You can check all the direct connections between Cambridge 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 bus to Exeter from Cambridge?

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 bus for the Cambridge Exeter bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cambridge 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 travelling 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 Cambridge to Exeter on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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