What is the distance between St Austell and Exeter?

St Austell and Exeter are 61 miles (98 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from St Austell to Exeter?

If you're headed to Exeter from St Austell, chances are that your bus will depart from St Austell and arrive at Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Exeter?

Once in Exeter, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Saddles and Paddles, Costum House at the Quay, Exeter Northcott Theatre, Clip'n Climb and Exeter City FC.

Bus St Austell to Exeter from $16 | Compare & Save up to 58%

Next bus departures

Next departures for St Austell to Exeter on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:50pm	St Austell	4h 20m	2:10am	Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride	Cheapest
Bus	9:50pm	St Austell	3h 15m	1:05am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	Fastest
Bus	9:50pm	St Austell	3h 15m	1:05am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	No tags
Bus	9:50pm	St Austell	4h 20m	2:10am	Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for St Austell to Exeter on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:35am	St Austell	2h 55m	1:30pm	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:35am	St Austell	2h 55m	1:30pm	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	No tags
Bus	9:50pm	St Austell	3h 15m	1:05am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	No tags
Bus	9:50pm	St Austell	3h 15m	1:05am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	No tags
Bus	10:35am	St Austell	3h 12m	1:47pm	Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for St Austell to Exeter on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:35am	St Austell	2h 45m	1:20pm	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:35am	St Austell	2h 45m	1:20pm	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	No tags
Bus	9:50pm	St Austell	3h 15m	1:05am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	No tags
Bus	9:50pm	St Austell	3h 15m	1:05am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	No tags
Bus	10:35am	St Austell	3h 12m	1:47pm	Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride	No tags

Next departures for St Austell to Exeter on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:35am	St Austell	2h 55m	1:30pm	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	CheapestFastest
Bus	10:35am	St Austell	2h 55m	1:30pm	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	No tags
Bus	9:50pm	St Austell	3h 15m	1:05am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	No tags
Bus	9:50pm	St Austell	3h 15m	1:05am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	No tags
Bus	10:35am	St Austell	3h 16m	1:51pm	Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from St Austell to Exeter

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Exeter. The journey takes about 3 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

3h 15mAverage Duration

62 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$13 - $37	Average Duration3h 15m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$10 - $10	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in St Austell and Exeter?

Stops in St Austell

A
St Austell
41 High Cross Street, St Austell PL25 4AN
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Stops in Exeter

A
Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride
Honiton Road (Bus Shelter, Lay-by, opp Park & Ride), Exeter EX1
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B
Exeter (Bus & Coach Station)
EXETER , Sidwell St, Exeter EX4, UK
C
Exeter, opp Honiton Road Park & Ride (outside The Barn Owl)
2 Honiton Rd, Exeter, Devon EX1 3RU, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,731 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29731 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $13

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from St Austell to Exeter by bus

What is the distance between St Austell and Exeter?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from St Austell to Exeter?
What are the best sights and things to do 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

11/23

$20

11/24

$19

Today

$19

11/26

$20

11/27

$22

11/28

$16

11/29

$18

11/30

$18

The cheapest trip from St Austell to Exeter was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $16

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

You can expect to pay from $16 to $38 for a bus ticket from St Austell to Exeter based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-11-28.