The average bus between Fort William and Exeter takes 19h 18m and the fastest bus takes 18h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Fort William to Exeter. 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 twice daily between Fort William and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fort William is at 6:14 PM which arrives into Exeter at 12:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 19h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Fort William to Exeter? 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 Fort William to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Exeter station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 18m.
Fort William to Exeter bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.
Fort William to Exeter bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.
Book your Fort William to Exeter bus tickets online with Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, FlixBus and 3 other operators.
The distance between Fort William and Exeter is 685.5 km. The road distance is 904 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall Street, and Lordswood Road in around 15h 17m.