The average bus between Cambridge and Exeter takes 7h 39m and the fastest bus takes 6h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cambridge 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 every 4 hours between Cambridge and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Exeter at 3:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Exeter station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
Cambridge to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.
Cambridge to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.
Book your Cambridge to Exeter bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Cambridge and Exeter is 301.1 km. The road distance is 388 km.
You can take a bus from Parkside to Bampfylde Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 20m.