The average bus between Carlisle and Exeter takes 13h 32m and the fastest bus takes 11h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carlisle 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 twice daily between Carlisle and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 12:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 10:45 AM which arrives into Exeter at 1:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 13h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Exeter station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 32m.
Carlisle to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Carlisle to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.
Book your Carlisle to Exeter bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Carlisle and Exeter is 465.5 km. The road distance is 589 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street via Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 50m.