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Trip Overview

The average bus between Watford and Exeter takes 4h 58m and the fastest bus takes 4h 28m. 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 58m
Duration
180 mi
Distance
£30
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
5h 8m
£25–43

Watford to Exeter bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Watford and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Exeter at 3:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Terminal 2 and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Arriva UKNational Express5h 8m • 1 change

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express4h 28m • 1 change

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express5h 15m • 1 change

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express4h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express5h 25m • 1 change

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express5h 14m • 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 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express5h 25m • 1 change

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express5h 14m • 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 31m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express5h 25m • 1 change

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express5h 14m • 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 31m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express5h 25m • 1 change

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express5h 14m • 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 31m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express5h 35m • 1 change

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    Arriva UKNational Express5h 8m • 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 31m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express5h 8m • 1 change

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express5h 8m • 1 change

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    First Berkshire & The Thames ValleyNational Express4h 28m • 1 change

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    Arriva UKNational Express4h 58m • 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: 180.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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

National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Street hourly. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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