Bus tickets Cheltenham to Exeter from £9

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Which bus from Cheltenham to Exeter is the best?

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

today
from £17
tomorrow
from £16
Tuesday
Wednesday
from £15
Thursday
from £9
Friday
Saturday
from £10

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    13h 35m
    0
    15:30
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    05:05
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    06:15
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    12:40
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    06:15
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    12:50
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • FlixBus
    10h 35m
    0
    05:55
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    16:30
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    10h 10m
    0
    11:05
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    21:15
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cheltenham to Exeter via Bristol, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      6h 50m
      0
      06:15
      Cheltenham
      Royal Well Coach Station
      07:35
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 3h 35m
    • FlixBus
      1h 55m
      0
      11:10
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      13:05
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    10h 10m
    0
    11:05
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    21:15
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16
  • FlixBus
    10h 35m
    0
    05:55
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    16:30
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17
  • FlixBus
    13h 35m
    0
    15:30
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    05:05
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    06:15
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    12:50
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    06:15
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    12:40
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cheltenham to Exeter via Bristol, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 50m
      0
      14:25
      Cheltenham
      Arle Court
      15:25
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 4h 0m
    • FlixBus
      1h 50m
      0
      19:25
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      21:15
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    10h 10m
    0
    11:05
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    21:15
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15
  • FlixBus
    13h 35m
    0
    15:30
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    05:05
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15
  • FlixBus
    10h 35m
    0
    05:55
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    16:30
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    06:15
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    12:40
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    06:15
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    12:50
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cheltenham to Exeter via Bristol, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 50m
      0
      14:25
      Cheltenham
      Arle Court
      15:25
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 4h 0m
    • FlixBus
      1h 50m
      0
      19:25
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      21:15
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    6h 50m
    0
    14:25
    Cheltenham
    Arle Court
    21:15
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £9
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    06:15
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    12:50
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    06:15
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    12:40
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    6h 50m
    0
    14:25
    Cheltenham
    Arle Court
    21:15
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    06:15
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    12:50
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    06:15
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    12:40
    Exeter
    Honiton Road
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19

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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Cheltenham 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.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily coaches from Cheltenham to Exeter. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Cheltenham and Exeter.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 13 coaches from Cheltenham to Exeter, while Night sees the fewest connections between Cheltenham and Exeter, with 3 offers.

All facts for Cheltenham to Exeter bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus and National Express that travel daily 4 times by bus from Cheltenham to Exeter in one click. Book your Cheltenham to Exeter bus ticket starting from £9!

Cheapest Bus £9
Fastest Bus 6h 25m
Earliest Coach 05:55
Latest Coach 14:25
Daily Bus Connections 4 Ø
Distance 166.0 km
Coach Companies FlixBus and National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Cheltenham to Exeter?

Every day, 4 buses from 2 coach companies leave Cheltenham for Exeter. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 08/06/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 02/06
Tuesday 03/06
Wednesday 04/06
Thursday 05/06
Friday 06/06
Saturday 07/06
Sunday 08/06
£20
Monday 09/06
£16
Tuesday 10/06
Wednesday 11/06
£19
Thursday 12/06
£9
Friday 13/06
Saturday 14/06
£19
Sunday 15/06
£10
Monday 16/06
Tuesday 17/06
£19
Wednesday 18/06
Thursday 19/06
Friday 20/06
Saturday 21/06
Sunday 22/06
Monday 23/06
Tuesday 24/06
Wednesday 25/06
Thursday 26/06
Friday 27/06
Saturday 28/06
Sunday 29/06

The cheapest time to travel from Cheltenham to Exeter

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cheltenham to Exeter, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £9, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cheltenham to Exeter. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £17.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cheltenham to Exeter, with £9. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £17.

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

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

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

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

FlixBus from Cheltenham to Exeter

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £9
Fastest Coach 6h 50m
Earliest Coach 05:55
Last Coach 14:25
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 05/06/2025

National Express from Cheltenham to Exeter

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £19
Fastest Coach 6h 25m
Earliest Coach 06:15
Last Coach 06:15
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 05/06/2025
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 Cheltenham and Exeter

Here is a map with all coach stations in Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham to Exeter? Compare all modes of transports from Cheltenham to Exeter.

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

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham to Exeter bus

How much does a Cheltenham Exeter coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cheltenham Exeter bus trip is available from £9 and takes 6h 50m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £9 to £23. 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 Cheltenham Exeter route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Cheltenham to Exeter is offered by roughly 4 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Exeter from Cheltenham take?

The quickest coach from Cheltenham to Exeter is provided by National Express and takes 6h 25m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £20. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cheltenham to Exeter?

The earliest bus to Exeter departs from Cheltenham at 05:55. 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 Cheltenham to Exeter?

The latest bus to Exeter departs from Cheltenham at 14:25. 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 Cheltenham Exeter route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Exeter?

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

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 Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham to Exeter on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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