The average bus between Eastbourne and Exeter takes 8h 13m and the fastest bus takes 7h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Eastbourne 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 every 4 hours between Eastbourne and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 3:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Eastbourne is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Exeter at 3:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Gatwick South Terminal and take an average of 8h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Eastbourne to Exeter? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Eastbourne to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Gildredge Road station and arriving at Bampfylde Street station via Gatwick South Terminal station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
Eastbourne to Exeter bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Gildredge Road station.
Eastbourne to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.
The distance between Eastbourne and Exeter is 268.2 km. The road distance is 308 km.
You can take a bus from Gildredge Road to Bampfylde Street via Gatwick South Terminal, South Terminal Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 20m.