The average bus between Exeter and Stanstead takes 12h 15m and the fastest bus takes 8h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Exeter to Stanstead. 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 Stanstead. The earliest departure is at 3:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Stanstead at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Heathrow Central Bus Station and take an average of 12h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Stanstead? 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 Stanstead. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Stanstead station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.
Exeter to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Stanstead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Trumpington Park-and-Ride station.
The distance between Exeter and Stanstead is 330.4 km. The road distance is 445 km.
You can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Stanway Close via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Trumpington Park-and-Ride, The Busway Trumpington Park-and-Ride, Hospital Outpatients, Hospital Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 30m.