The average bus between Exeter and Chester takes 9h 31m and the fastest bus takes 6h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Exeter to Chester. 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 Exeter and Chester. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 4:55 PM which arrives into Chester at 5:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Bus Station and take an average of 9h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Chester? 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 Exeter to Chester. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Chester station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
Exeter to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.
Book your Exeter to Chester bus tickets online with FlixBus and National Express.
The distance between Exeter and Chester is 277.7 km. The road distance is 384 km.
You can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Chester Bus Interchange via Bristol Bus Station and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 8h 15m.