Bus from St James (Exeter) to Exeter City Centre
9 direct routes · 1–7 min · first bus 06:02, last bus 23:08 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 08:53, last bus 23:08.
Next buses to Exeter City Centre as of 11:49
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in St James, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | Stagecoach South West | ~7 min | 29 | Sat 29 · Sun 15 | 06:02 | 23:08 | Albion Place (SW-bound) | Sidwell Street (Stop 18) | — |
| F2 | Stagecoach South West | ~5 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:43 | 18:00 | Devonshire Place (W-bound) | Sidwell Street (Stop 18) | — |
| F1 | Stagecoach South West | ~5 min | 10 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 08:16 | 17:28 | Devonshire Place (W-bound) | Sidwell Street (Stop 18) | — |
| U | Stagecoach South West | ~2 min | 3 | Sat 3 · no Sunday buses | 10:29 | 12:39 | Devonshire Place (W-bound) | St Sidwell's School (SE-bound) | — |
5 occasional services — once or twice a day · 78, TG1, Coly 6, 985, 58A
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | Greenslades Tours | ~4 min | 2 | Saturdays only | 17:40 | 19:10 | Devonshire Place (W-bound) | Sidwell Street (Stop 18) | — |
| TG1 | Dartline | ~6 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:32 | 07:32 | Devonshire Place (E-bound) | Lower Summerlands (SE-bound) | — |
| Coly 6 | Dartline | ~4 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:23 | 07:23 | Devonshire Place (W-bound) | The Imperial (S-bound) | University of Exeter |
| 985 | Stagecoach South West | ~1 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:16 | 15:16 | Albion Place (SW-bound) | St James Road (SW-bound) | — |
| 58A | Stagecoach South West | ~6 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:49 | 08:49 | Devonshire Place (W-bound) | The Imperial (S-bound) | University of Exeter |
Times are for the first boarding point in St James 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 F2 bus, F1 bus, 78 bus, 985 bus or 58A bus timetable.
Fares from St James to Exeter City Centre
- £2.50 adult single on the P, F2 and F1 (Stagecoach South West)
- £3.00 adult single on the 985 (Stagecoach South West)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from St James to Exeter City Centre?
9 routes run directly from St James to Exeter City Centre: the P (Stagecoach South West), the F2 (Stagecoach South West), the F1 (Stagecoach South West), the U (Stagecoach South West), the 78 (Greenslades Tours), the TG1 (Dartline), the Coly 6 (Dartline), the 985 (Stagecoach South West), the 58A (Stagecoach South West). The most frequent is the P, 29 times each weekday — board at Albion Place (SW-bound) and get off at Sidwell Street (Stop 18), about 7 minutes.
How long does the bus take from St James to Exeter City Centre?
Between 1 minutes on the 985 and 7 on the P, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from St James to Exeter City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:02 and the last around 23:08. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from St James to Exeter City Centre?
Adult singles from St James to Exeter City Centre: £2.50 on the P, F2 and F1 (Stagecoach South West); £3.00 on the 985 (Stagecoach South West). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.