🚌 Bus from Exeter City Centre to Newton Abbot
4 direct routes · about 100 min · first bus 06:55, last bus 23:40 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Stagecoach South West | ~100 min | 45 | 06:55 | 23:40 | Bus Station (Stand 5) |
| 39 | Stagecoach South West | ~86 min | 29 | 06:25 | 19:30 | Bus Station (Stand 12) |
| 7 | Stagecoach South West | ~59 min | 15 | 05:45 | 18:45 | Bus Station (Stand 11) |
| 501 | National Express | ~35 min | 4 | 12:15 | 23:05 | Bampfylde Street (Stop 34) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Exeter City Centre to Newton Abbot?
4 routes run directly from Exeter City Centre to Newton Abbot: the 2 (Stagecoach South West), the 39 (Stagecoach South West), the 7 (Stagecoach South West), the 501 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Exeter City Centre to Newton Abbot?
Around 100 minutes on the 2, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Exeter City Centre to Newton Abbot?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 2) leaves around 06:55 and the last around 23:40. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Exeter City Centre to Newton Abbot?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.