Bus from Exeter City Centre to St James (Exeter)
3 direct routes · about 7 min · first bus 10:20, last bus 16:37 (weekdays).
Next buses to St James (Exeter)
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 | First | Last | Board at | Get off at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U | Stagecoach South West | ~7 min | 3 | 10:20 | 12:30 | Sidwell Street (Stop 23) | Sylvan Road (W-bound) |
| 78 | Greenslades Tours | ~5 min | 2 | 12:00 | 13:30 | Portland House (Stop 35) | Maryfield Avenue (E-bound) |
| TG1 | Dartline | ~3 min | 1 | 16:37 | 16:37 | Sidwell Street (Stop 38) | Iddesleigh Road (NE-bound) |
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 78 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Exeter City Centre to St James?
3 routes run directly from Exeter City Centre to St James: the U (Stagecoach South West), the 78 (Greenslades Tours), the TG1 (Dartline). The most frequent is the U, 3 times each weekday — board at Sidwell Street (Stop 23) and get off at Sylvan Road (W-bound), about 7 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Exeter City Centre to St James?
Around 7 minutes on the U, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Exeter City Centre to St James?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 10:20 and the last around 16:37. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Exeter City Centre to St James?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.