The average bus between Hastings and Exeter takes 10h 18m and the fastest bus takes 8h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hastings 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 Hastings and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hastings is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Exeter at 12:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Gildredge Road and take an average of 10h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 44m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hastings 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 Hastings to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Gildredge Road station and arriving at Bampfylde Street station via Gatwick South Terminal station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.
Hastings to Exeter bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Gildredge Road station.
Hastings to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.
The distance between Hastings and Exeter is 288.6 km. The road distance is 327 km.
You can take a bus from Pier to Bampfylde Street via Gildredge Road, Gatwick South Terminal, South Terminal Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 31m.