The average bus between Exeter and Portishead takes 3h 22m and the fastest bus takes 2h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Exeter to Portishead. 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 every 4 hours between Exeter and Portishead. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Portishead at 11:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Portishead. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Portishead station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Exeter to Portishead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Portishead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Combe Road station.
The distance between Exeter and Portishead is 99.6 km. The road distance is 143 km.
You can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Combe Road via Bus Station in around 3h 23m.