The average bus between Exeter and Rugeley takes 8h 27m and the fastest bus takes 6h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Exeter to Rugeley. 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 Rugeley. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Rugeley at 8:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 8h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Rugeley? 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 Rugeley. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Rugeley station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
Exeter to Rugeley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Rugeley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
The distance between Exeter and Rugeley is 251.4 km. The road distance is 310 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.