The average bus between Derby and Exeter takes 9h 29m and the fastest bus takes 9h. The bus service runs several times per day from Derby 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 5 times a day between Derby and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 3:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 12:15 PM which arrives into Exeter at 9:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Derby to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Exeter station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
Derby to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Derby to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.
Book your Derby to Exeter bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Derby and Exeter is 282.2 km. The road distance is 498 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 35m.