The average bus between South Shields and Exeter takes 12h 54m and the fastest bus takes 10h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from South Shields 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 South Shields and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Exeter at 4:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Interchange and take an average of 12h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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14h 39m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from South Shields 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 South Shields to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Interchange station and arriving at Exeter station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.
South Shields to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Interchange station.
South Shields to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Exeter station.
The distance between South Shields and Exeter is 495.7 km. The road distance is 577 km.
You can take a bus from Interchange to Exeter via Interchange, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Bristol Bus Station in around 12h 29m.