Bus from Taunton (Somerset) to Exeter City Centre
7 direct routes · about 55 min · first bus 04:25, last bus 22:10 (weekdays); night services 504 and T78 run at 23:40.
Next buses to Exeter City Centre as of 07:00
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Taunton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 805 | National Express | ~40 min | 8 | Fridays only | 11:45 | 22:40 | County Hall (SW-bound) | Bampfylde Street (Stop 34) | — |
6 occasional services — once or twice a day · 504, UK045, UK049, UK087, UKN49, T78
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 504 | National Express | ~55 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 23:40 | 23:40 | County Hall (SW-bound) | Bampfylde Street (Stop 34) | — |
| UK045 | FlixBus | ~55 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 07:45 | 15:45 | Blackbrook BP Garage (E-bound) | Bampfylde Street (Stop 34) | Cullompton |
| UK049 | FlixBus | ~55 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 12:30 | 20:35 | Blackbrook BP Garage (E-bound) | Bampfylde Street (Stop 34) | — |
| UK087 | FlixBus | ~45 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 12:30 | 22:10 | Blackbrook BP Garage (E-bound) | Bampfylde Street (Stop 34) | — |
| UKN49 | FlixBus | ~50 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 04:25 | 04:25 | Blackbrook BP Garage (E-bound) | Bampfylde Street (Stop 34) | — |
| T78 | National Express | ~40 min | 1 | Saturdays only | 23:40 | 23:40 | County Hall (NE-bound) | Bampfylde Street (Stop 34) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Taunton 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 805 bus or 504 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Taunton to Exeter City Centre?
7 routes run directly from Taunton to Exeter City Centre: the 805 (National Express), the 504 (National Express), the UK045 (FlixBus), the UK049 (FlixBus), the UK087 (FlixBus), the UKN49 (FlixBus), the T78 (National Express). The most frequent is the 805, 8 times each weekday — board at County Hall (SW-bound) and get off at Bampfylde Street (Stop 34), about 40 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Taunton to Exeter City Centre?
Around 55 minutes on the 504, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Taunton to Exeter City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:25 and the last around 22:10 — and night services 504 and T78 run at 23:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Taunton to Exeter City Centre?
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.