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Which bus from Edinburgh to Exeter is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Edinburgh 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
£47
tomorrow
£49
Thursday
£54
Friday
£63
Saturday
£63
Sunday
£58
Monday
£58

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 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 05:05 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £47
FlixBus 16h 20m 20:45 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 13:05 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £47
FlixBus 21h 50m 07:15 Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station 05:05 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £54
National Express 16h 15m 10:35 Edinburgh Central bus station 02:50 Exeter Honiton Road  Economy £57
National Express 15h 30m 21:10 Edinburgh Central bus station 12:40 Exeter Honiton Road  Economy £57

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 16h 45m 23:40 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 16:25 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £49
FlixBus 17h 50m 11:15 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 05:05 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £51
FlixBus 19h 5m 21:20 Edinburgh Princes Street 16:25 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £52
National Express 15h 30m 21:10 Edinburgh Central bus station 12:40 Exeter Honiton Road  Economy £57
National Express 15h 40m 21:10 Edinburgh Central bus station 12:50 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £57
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Exeter via Carlisle, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      14h 50m
      0
      22:00
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      00:25
      Carlisle
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £11
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • National Express
      12h 0m
      0
      00:50
      Carlisle
      Coach Station
      12:50
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £32
    Travel Time is 0h 40m shorter, and you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 17h 50m 11:15 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 05:05 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £54
FlixBus 16h 45m 23:40 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 16:25 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £55
FlixBus 21h 50m 07:15 Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station 05:05 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £58
National Express 15h 30m 21:10 Edinburgh Central bus station 12:40 Exeter Honiton Road  Economy £63
National Express 15h 40m 21:10 Edinburgh Central bus station 12:50 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £63
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Exeter via Carlisle, you can save more than £11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      14h 50m
      0
      22:00
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      00:25
      Carlisle
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £11
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • National Express
      12h 0m
      0
      00:50
      Carlisle
      Coach Station
      12:50
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £32
    Travel Time is 0h 40m shorter, and you will save £11

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 15h 30m 21:10 Edinburgh Central bus station 12:40 Exeter Honiton Road  Economy £63
National Express 15h 40m 21:10 Edinburgh Central bus station 12:50 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £63
National Express 16h 15m 10:35 Edinburgh Central bus station 02:50 Exeter Honiton Road  Economy £66
FlixBus 17h 50m 11:15 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 05:05 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £70
FlixBus 19h 5m 21:20 Edinburgh Princes Street 16:25 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £74
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Exeter via Carlisle, you can save more than £20? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      14h 50m
      0
      22:00
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      00:25
      Carlisle
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £11
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • National Express
      12h 0m
      0
      00:50
      Carlisle
      Coach Station
      12:50
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £32
    Travel Time is 0h 40m shorter, and you will save £20

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 15h 30m 21:10 Edinburgh Central bus station 12:40 Exeter Honiton Road  Economy £63
National Express 15h 40m 21:10 Edinburgh Central bus station 12:50 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £63
National Express 16h 15m 10:35 Edinburgh Central bus station 02:50 Exeter Honiton Road  Economy £71
FlixBus 17h 50m 11:15 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 05:05 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £73
FlixBus 19h 5m 21:20 Edinburgh Princes Street 16:25 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £79
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Exeter via Carlisle, you can save more than £20? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      14h 50m
      0
      22:00
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      00:25
      Carlisle
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £11
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • National Express
      12h 0m
      0
      00:50
      Carlisle
      Coach Station
      12:50
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £32
    Travel Time is 0h 40m shorter, and you will save £20

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 17h 0m 08:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 01:45 Exeter Honiton Road  Economy £58
National Express 17h 10m 08:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 01:55 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £58
National Express 15h 30m 21:10 Edinburgh Central bus station 12:40 Exeter Honiton Road  Economy £68
FlixBus 17h 50m 11:15 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 05:05 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £72
FlixBus 16h 20m 20:45 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 13:05 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £77
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Exeter via Carlisle, you can save more than £15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      14h 50m
      0
      22:00
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      00:25
      Carlisle
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £11
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • National Express
      12h 0m
      0
      00:50
      Carlisle
      Coach Station
      12:50
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £32
    Travel Time is 0h 40m shorter, and you will save £15

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 17h 50m 11:15 Edinburgh St Andrew Square 05:05 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £58
National Express 17h 0m 08:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 01:45 Exeter Honiton Road  Economy £61
National Express 17h 10m 08:45 Edinburgh Central bus station 01:55 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £61
FlixBus 21h 50m 07:15 Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station 05:05 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £63
FlixBus 21h 46m 07:19 Edinburgh Princes Street 05:05 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £63
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Exeter via Carlisle, you can save more than £15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      14h 50m
      0
      22:00
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      00:25
      Carlisle
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £11
      • Waiting Time 0h 25m
    • National Express
      12h 0m
      0
      00:50
      Carlisle
      Coach Station
      12:50
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £32
    Travel Time is 2h 10m shorter, and you will save £15

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Edinburgh to Exeter is £26 on 06/01/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Edinburgh 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 16 daily coaches from Edinburgh to Exeter. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Exeter.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 56 coaches from Edinburgh to Exeter, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Exeter, with 46 offers.

All facts for Edinburgh to Exeter bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus and National Express that travel daily 14 times by bus from Edinburgh to Exeter in one click. Book your Edinburgh to Exeter bus ticket starting from £26!

Cheapest Bus £26
Fastest Bus 14h 55m
Earliest Coach 07:15
Latest Coach 23:40
Daily Bus Connections 14 Ø
Distance 582.5 km
Coach Companies FlixBus and National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Edinburgh to Exeter?

Every day, 14 buses from 2 coach companies leave Edinburgh for Exeter. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 16/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 15/12
Tuesday 16/12
£47
Wednesday 17/12
£49
Thursday 18/12
£52
Friday 19/12
£63
Saturday 20/12
£63
Sunday 21/12
£74
Monday 22/12
£58
Tuesday 23/12
£55
Wednesday 24/12
£68
Thursday 25/12
£74
Friday 26/12
£73
Saturday 27/12
£66
Sunday 28/12
£54
Monday 29/12
£49
Tuesday 30/12
£60
Wednesday 31/12
£49
Thursday 01/01
£62
Friday 02/01
£36
Saturday 03/01
£42
Sunday 04/01
£36
Monday 05/01
£31
Tuesday 06/01
£26
Wednesday 07/01
£26
Thursday 08/01
£27
Friday 09/01
£28
Saturday 10/01
£28
Sunday 11/01

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 £26, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Edinburgh to Exeter. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £31.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Exeter, with £47. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £47.

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 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 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 coach 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 coaches from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Exeter?

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

FlixBus from Edinburgh to Exeter

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £47
Fastest Coach 16h 20m
Earliest Coach 07:15
Last Coach 23:40
Daily Connections 8 Ø
Found on 15/12/2025

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 £57
Fastest Coach 14h 55m
Earliest Coach 10:35
Last Coach 22:05
Daily Connections 6 Ø
Found on 15/12/2025
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 Edinburgh and Exeter

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

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

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

How much does a Edinburgh Exeter coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Edinburgh Exeter bus trip is available from £26 and takes 17h 50m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £26 to £104. 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 Edinburgh Exeter route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Edinburgh to Exeter is offered by roughly 14 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Exeter from Edinburgh take?

The quickest coach from Edinburgh to Exeter is provided by National Express and takes 14h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £74. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Exeter?

The earliest bus to Exeter departs from Edinburgh at 07:15. 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 Edinburgh to Exeter?

The latest bus to Exeter departs from Edinburgh at 23:40. 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 Edinburgh Exeter route?

Passengers looking to travel from Edinburgh 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 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 bus to Exeter from Edinburgh?

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 Edinburgh 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 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 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 Edinburgh to Exeter on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Edinburgh 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 14 daily trips between Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Exeter?

Prices and availability for 14 trips between Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Exeter

Economy
Economy

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

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