Bus from Exeter City Centre to Bristol
7 direct routes · about 155 min · first bus 07:10, last bus 20:25 (weekdays); night service UKN49 runs at 01:10.
Next buses to Bristol as of 08:04
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Exeter City Centre, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 | National Express | ~155 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 6 | 13:55 | 13:55 | Bampfylde Street (Stop 34) | Bus Station (Bay 3) | — |
| 805 | National Express | ~130 min | 3 | Fridays only | 08:50 | 16:50 | Bampfylde Street (Stop 34) | Bus Station (Bay 6) | Taunton & Bridgwater |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · UK045, UK049, UK087, 101, UKN49
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK045 | FlixBus | ~135 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 12:25 | 20:25 | Bampfylde Street (Stop 34) | Bus Station (Bay 8) | Taunton |
| UK049 | FlixBus | ~135 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 09:05 | 16:50 | Bampfylde Street (Stop 34) | Bus Station (Bay 8) | Taunton |
| UK087 | FlixBus | ~150 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 07:10 | 17:05 | Bampfylde Street (Stop 34) | Bus Station (Bay 8) | Taunton & Bristol Airport |
| 101 | National Express | ~140 min | 1 | Sat 3 · Sun 3 | 09:30 | 09:30 | Bampfylde Street (Stop 34) | Bus Station (Bay 3) | — |
| UKN49 | FlixBus | ~125 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 01:10 | 01:10 | Bampfylde Street (Stop 34) | Bus Station (Bay 8) | Taunton |
Times are for the first boarding point in Exeter City Centre on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 104 bus, 805 bus or 101 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Exeter City Centre to Bristol?
7 routes run directly from Exeter City Centre to Bristol: the 104 (National Express), the 805 (National Express), the UK045 (FlixBus), the UK049 (FlixBus), the UK087 (FlixBus), the 101 (National Express), the UKN49 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the 104, 6 times each weekday — board at Bampfylde Street (Stop 34) and get off at Bus Station (Bay 3), about 155 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Exeter City Centre to Bristol?
Around 155 minutes on the 104, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Exeter City Centre to Bristol?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:10 and the last around 20:25 — and night service UKN49 runs at 01:10. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Exeter City Centre to Bristol?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.