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Trip Overview

The average bus between Watford and Exeter takes 4h 55m and the fastest bus takes 4h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Watford 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.

4h 55m
Duration
180 mi
Distance
£33
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
5h 12m
£27–48

Watford to Exeter bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Watford and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Exeter at 3:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express4h 23m • 1 change

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    Arriva UKNational Express4h 54m • 1 change

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express4h 40m • 1 change

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    Arriva UKNational Express4h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express5h 5m • 1 change

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express5h 3m • 1 change

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express4h 23m • 1 change

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express5h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express5h 21m • 1 change

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express5h 9m • 1 change

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express4h 58m • 1 change

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express4h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express5h 21m • 1 change

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express5h 9m • 1 change

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express4h 58m • 1 change

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express4h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express5h 21m • 1 change

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express5h 9m • 1 change

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express4h 58m • 1 change

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express4h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express5h 21m • 1 change

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express5h 9m • 1 change

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express4h 58m • 1 change

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express4h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express5h 31m • 1 change

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    Arriva UKNational Express5h 4m • 1 change

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express4h 58m • 1 change

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express4h 26m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Watford 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.

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  • Distance: 179.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Watford, England and Exeter, England?

National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Street every 4 hours. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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