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Preston to Exeter buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Preston and Exeter takes 8h 30m. There is at least one bus per day from Preston 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.

8h 30m
Duration
280 mi
Distance
£43
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Preston to Exeter bus times

Buses run once daily between Preston and Exeter. The service departs Preston at 2:15 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Exeter at 22:45:00. All services require a transfer at Birmingham - Jennens Road and take an average of 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston 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.

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  • Distance: 280.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Exeter, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Exeter via Birmingham - Jennens Road and Bristol Bus Station in around 9h 35m.

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