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Cheltenham to Exeter buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cheltenham and Exeter takes 3h 45m and the fastest bus takes 3h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cheltenham 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.

3h 45m
Duration
114 mi
Distance
£20
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Cheltenham to Exeter bus times

Buses run twice daily between Cheltenham and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 9:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Exeter at 10:45 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 40m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 40m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 40m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 40m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 40m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 40m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 40m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham 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.

Map of how to get from Cheltenham to Exeter.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 113.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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

National Express operates a bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Bampfylde Street twice daily. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

Operators