How far is Cheltenham from Exeter?

It's about 166 km (103 miles) from Cheltenham to Exeter.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cheltenham to Exeter?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Royal Well Bus Station, in Cheltenham, and end it at Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride, in Exeter.

Bus Cheltenham to Exeter from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cheltenham to Exeter on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:05am	Cheltenham Coach Station	10h 10m	9:15pm	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	Cheapest
Bus	11:45am	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	2h 55m	2:40pm	Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride	Fastest
Bus	11:45am	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	3h 5m	2:50pm	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	No tags
Bus	3:35pm	Cheltenham Coach Station	13h 30m	5:05am	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	3h 5m	2:50pm	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	No tags

Next departures for Cheltenham to Exeter on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:25pm	Cheltenham (Arle Court Transport Hub)	6h 50m	9:15pm	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	Cheapest
Bus	11:45am	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	3h 10m	2:55pm	Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride	Fastest
Bus	6:25am	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	6h 25m	12:50pm	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	No tags
Bus	6:25am	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	6h 25m	12:50pm	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	3h 20m	3:05pm	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:48 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Cheltenham to Exeter

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Exeter. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 40mAverage Duration

166 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $71	Average Duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$29 - $430	Average Duration1h 52m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$27 - $27	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11360 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $23

Flixbus Cheltenham Exeter recent customer reviews

The driver did not offer to help with my luggage and when they changed drivers at Taunton, he did not communicate with the new one which likely caused further delay. At least the next driver was apologetic as we were a little late in getting into Exeter.

Frankie R.

June 22, 2025

Megabus UK

3.5/54,273 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Cheltenham and Exeter?

Stops in Cheltenham

A - Royal Well Bus Station

Stops in Exeter

A - Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride

B - Exeter (Bus & Coach Station)

C - Exeter, opp Honiton Road Park & Ride (outside The Barn Owl)

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cheltenham to Exeter by bus

How far is Cheltenham from Exeter?
It's about 166 km (103 miles) from Cheltenham to Exeter.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cheltenham to Exeter?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Royal Well Bus Station, in Cheltenham, and end it at Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride, in Exeter.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-16

$46

11-17

$21

Today

$33

11-19

No data

11-20

No data

11-21

$24

11-22

No data

11-23

$23

The cheapest trip from Cheltenham to Exeter was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $21

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cheltenham to Exeter, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $21 to $69 for a bus ticket from Cheltenham to Exeter based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-11-23.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.