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 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:25pm	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	4h 30m	1:55am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	Cheapest
Bus	9:25pm	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	4h 20m	1:45am	Exeter (Honiton Rd)	Fastest
Bus	9:25pm	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	4h 30m	1:55am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	No tags
Bus	9:25pm	Arle Court P&R (Bay 4)	4h 20m	1:45am	Exeter (Honiton Rd)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:51 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, and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2hAverage Duration

166 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $76	Average Duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$29 - $432	Average Duration1h 52m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$25 - $25	Average Duration2h	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cheltenham and Exeter?

Stops in Cheltenham

A
Royal Well Bus Station
Royal Well Road, Cheltenham GL50
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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

4/529,735 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,451 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11451 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff 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

3.5/54,277 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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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

11-24

$22

11-25

$34

Today

$44

11-27

$18

11-28

$30

11-29

$22

11-30

No data

12-01

No data

The cheapest trip from Cheltenham to Exeter was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $18

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 $18 to $65 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 $18 which is on 2025-11-27.

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.