The average bus between Irvine and Exeter takes 17h 51m and the fastest bus takes 14h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Irvine 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 3 times a day between Irvine and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Exeter at 9:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Kilmarnock Bus Station and take an average of 17h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Irvine 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 Irvine to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Irvine station and arriving at Exeter station via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 51m.
Irvine to Exeter bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Irvine to Exeter bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Exeter station.
The distance between Irvine and Exeter is 549.5 km. The road distance is 783 km.
You can take a bus from Mill Road to Exeter via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Bristol Bus Station in around 13h 58m.