The average bus between Chester and Exeter takes 11h 20m and the fastest bus takes 7h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chester 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 3 times a day between Chester and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 4:15 PM which arrives into Exeter at 5:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and take an average of 11h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chester 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 Chester to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Exeter station via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
Chester to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.
Chester to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.
Book your Chester to Exeter bus tickets online with FlixBus and National Express.
The distance between Chester and Exeter is 277.7 km. The road distance is 385 km.
You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Bampfylde Street via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Bus Station in around 7h 54m.