The average bus between Darlington and Exeter takes 14h 2m and the fastest bus takes 11h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Darlington 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 Darlington and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 2:25 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Darlington is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Exeter at 12:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and take an average of 14h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Darlington 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 Darlington to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Darlington station and arriving at Exeter station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.
Darlington to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.
Darlington to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.
Book your Darlington to Exeter bus tickets online with National Express and FlixBus.
The distance between Darlington and Exeter is 443.1 km. The road distance is 540 km.
You can take a bus from Dolphin Centre to Bampfylde Street via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 40m.