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How to get to Exeter by coach
| Routes | 3 |
| Trips per day | 109 |
| coach lines | 3 |
| Stations | 5 |
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About Exeter
Located on the River Exe in the southwest of England, Exeter is one of England's most historically-varied towns. It's easy to forget what year it is while walking down the cobbled streets surrounded by Roman ruins, medieval architecture, and Georgian facades interspersed with modern glass buildings and contemporary bars.
One of the greatest examples of this town's historical architecture is Exeter Cathedral. The 12th-century building took around 300 years to complete, but every moment was worth it for the exterior’s extremely detailed stonework. The Royal Albert Memorial Museum is another unmissable building, housing a wide range of attractions from antiquities to zoology.
Take a walk along Exeter's historic quayside for some of the most spectacular scenery in the city, as well as some of Exeter's best bars and restaurants. If you're looking for something to entertain the children, Crealy Great Adventure Park is the place to be. The park contains over 60 rides and an Animal Barn showcasing farm and exotic animals.
Exeter can be easily reached from London via the Great Western Railway, with trains leaving roughly every hour from the city. Trains arrive at Exeter St. David's station, only a short walk away from the city center. In addition, National Express and Megabus provide bus services to the town from various locations across the country.
What coach companies travel to Exeter, United Kingdom?
Located in United Kingdom, Exeter is accessible by coach from 3 other cities. You can choose from 109 daily scheduled trips when you search for coaches to Exeter on Wanderu. Megabus usually has the most coaches on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to Exeter are also available..
Coach companies serving Exeter
| Coach | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 57 | 5h 58m | €30.47 |
| Megabus | 23 | 3h 3m | €19.75 |
| FlixBus | 10 | 7h 7m | €24.45 |
National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.
Founded in 2003, Megabus UK was created to provide travelers with greener, more straightforward and smarter travel. The carrier has routes all across the United Kingdom in England, Scotland, and Wales. The Megabus UK fleet, easily distinguishable by its dark blue and yellow colors, has free Wi-Fi, outlets and charging ports, onboard restrooms, and 20 kg luggage allowances on each bus.
Which coach carrier has the best service to Exeter?
Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Exeter by coach with National Express giving them a 3 rating out of 5.
Travelers also mentioned that National Express had the most comfortable coach service to Exeter taking into account the seats and amenities that National Express offers. They rate National Express a 4.5 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive to Exeter punctually, travelers suggest that National Express has the best on time performance on their coach schedules to Exeter, rating them a 3.5 based on their on time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
The busiest coach station in Exeter is Sidmouth Rd. There are several other active stations in addition to this main station. The most popular coach stations in Exeter are:
- Sidmouth Rd
- Honiton Rd
- Honiton Rd
| Departure | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|
| London | 6h 2m | €29.58 |
| Plymouth | 1h 10m | €13.82 |
| Birmingham | 5h 41m | €24.35 |
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