The average bus between Inverness and Exeter takes 19h 22m and the fastest bus takes 18h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Inverness 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 Inverness and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Exeter at 12:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 19h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Inverness 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 Inverness to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Exeter station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 22m.
Inverness to Exeter bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.
Inverness to Exeter bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.
Book your Inverness to Exeter bus tickets online with Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, FlixBus and 2 other operators.
The distance between Inverness and Exeter is 752.5 km. The road distance is 1,013 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bampfylde Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall Street, and Lordswood Road in around 16h 3m.