The average bus between Bideford and Exeter takes 4h 21m and the fastest bus takes 2h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bideford 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 5 times a day between Bideford and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bideford is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Exeter at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Opposite Church and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bideford 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 Bideford to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Bideford station and arriving at Exeter station via Stone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Bideford to Exeter bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Opposite Church station.
Bideford to Exeter bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Sidwell Street station.
The distance between Bideford and Exeter is 57.8 km. The road distance is 76 km.
You can take a bus from Torridge Hill to Sidwell Street via Opposite Church and Stone in around 3h 28m.