The average bus between Exeter and Rugby takes 8h 26m and the fastest bus takes 6h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Exeter to Rugby. 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 4 times a day between Exeter and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Rugby at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 8h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Rugby? 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 Rugby. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Rugby station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
Exeter to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Rugby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
The distance between Exeter and Rugby is 240.9 km. The road distance is 322 km.
National Express operates a bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 4h 40m.