The average bus between Exeter and Harwich takes 13h 23m and the fastest bus takes 9h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Exeter to Harwich. 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 Exeter and Harwich. The earliest departure is at 2:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 4:55 PM which arrives into Harwich at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 13h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Harwich? 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 Harwich. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Harwich station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 23m.
Exeter to Harwich bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Harwich bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Railway Station.
Book your Exeter to Harwich bus tickets online with National Express and First Essex.
The distance between Exeter and Harwich is 360.6 km. The road distance is 431 km.
You can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Mayflower Avenue via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Railway Station, and Head Street in around 9h 10m.