The average bus between Cheltenham and Exeter takes 3h 51m and the fastest bus takes 3h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cheltenham to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Cheltenham and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 8:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 6:35 PM which arrives into Exeter at 10:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Exeter station via Bampfylde Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Cheltenham to Exeter bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, depart from Arle Court Transport Hub station.
Cheltenham to Exeter bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.
Book your Cheltenham to Exeter bus tickets online with Stagecoach West, National Express and FlixBus.
The distance between Cheltenham and Exeter is 165 km. The road distance is 187 km.
National Express operates a bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Bampfylde Street 4 times a day. Tickets cost £21–55 and the journey takes 3h 10m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.