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Waterloo Station to Exeter buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Waterloo Station and Exeter takes 5h 17m and the fastest bus takes 4h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Waterloo Station 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.

5h 17m
Duration
176 mi
Distance
£40
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
5h 31m
£21–56

Waterloo Station to Exeter bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Waterloo Station and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Exeter at 5:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Victoria Coach Station and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express5h 5m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express4h 55m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express4h 59m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Go Ahead LondonNational Express4h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express5h 5m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonFlixBus5h 49m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express5h 12m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonFlixBus5h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express5h 5m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonFlixBus5h 49m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express5h 12m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonFlixBus5h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express5h 5m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonFlixBus5h 49m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express5h 12m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonFlixBus5h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express5h 5m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonFlixBus5h 49m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonNational Express5h 12m • 1 change

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    Go Ahead LondonFlixBus5h 32m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Waterloo Station to Exeter.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 176 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, England and Exeter, England?

National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Street hourly. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 4h 30m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.

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