The average bus between Rugby and Exeter takes 8h 17m and the fastest bus takes 6h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rugby 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 4 times a day between Rugby and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 7:18 PM which arrives into Exeter at 12:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Transport Museum and take an average of 8h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rugby 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 Rugby to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Exeter station via Bampfylde Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
Rugby to Exeter bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Rugby to Exeter bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.
The distance between Rugby and Exeter is 240.9 km. The road distance is 321 km.
National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Street every 3 hours. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 4h 25m.