The average bus between Portland and Exeter takes 5h 10m and the fastest bus takes 4h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portland 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 Portland and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portland is at 5:42 PM which arrives into Exeter at 10:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Kings Statue and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 51m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Portland 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 Portland to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Portland station and arriving at Exeter station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Portland to Exeter bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, depart from Kings Statue station.
Portland to Exeter bus services, operated by First in Wessex Dorset & South Somerset, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Portland and Exeter is 78.1 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a bus from Mereside to Bus Station via Kings Statue, Bus Station, and Rail Station in around 5h 17m.