There are 3 ways to get from Cornwall to Exeter by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Roundabout to Bodmin Parkway Station26
- Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St DavidsPenzance - London Paddington / ...
2h 49m£42–103Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Plymouth Coach Station504 / ...
- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bampfylde StreetUk045 / ...
3h 46m£13–30Drive 68.1 mi
- Drive from Cornwall to Exeter68.1 mi
1h 12m£17–25
Cornwall to Exeter by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Exeter is to bus which costs £13 - £30 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Exeter is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £16 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Roundabout and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Dennison Road Car Park and Plymouth Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Cornwall and Exeter is 88 miles. The road distance is 68.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cornwall to Exeter without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 49m and costs £40 - £110.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Cornwall to Exeter, including transfers.
Cornwall to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dennison Road Car Park station.
Cornwall to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Exeter is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Cornwall to Exeter.
There are 1351+ hotels available in Exeter.
What companies run services between Cornwall, England and Exeter, England?
You can take a bus from Roundabout to Bampfylde Street via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, and Plymouth Coach Station in around 3h 46m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–55
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £55–80
Train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £40–60
- 1st Class
- £70–100
- Phone
- 0808 196 2632
- ask@gocornwallbus.co.uk
- Website
- transportforcornwall.co.uk
Bus from Roundabout to Bodmin Parkway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.transportforcornwall.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01752 662271
- customer.services@plymouthbus.co.uk
- Website
- plymouthbus.co.uk
Bus from Roundabout to Bodmin Parkway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.plymouthbus.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide


























