678 Witheridge to Exeter via Cowley, Cowley Bridge
Operated by MD Coaches. First bus 09:00, last bus 13:20. 2 journeys on Wednesdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 678? 6 other bus routes are numbered 678 elsewhere in the UK — see every 678 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:00 |
|---|---|
| Square (opp) | 09:00 |
| Cricket Club (opp) | 09:05 |
| Puddington (E-bound) | 09:15 |
| Cruwys Arms (opp) | 09:25 |
| Cross (E-bound) | 09:30 |
| Half Moon Inn (W-bound) | 09:40 |
| White Cross (NE-bound) | 09:42 |
| Stockleigh Turn (SW-bound) | 09:53 |
| Red Lion (E-bound) | 09:58 |
| Raddon Cross (S-bound) | 10:05 |
| Lay-by (adj) | 10:10 |
| Stooks Close (S-bound) | 10:23 |
| Pyne Gardens (opp) | 10:31 |
| St Davids Station (Stop B) | 10:46 |
| Sidwell Street (Stop 40) | 10:51 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with MD Coaches before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Exeter: 1 journey, first 09:00 towards Witheridge: 1 journey, first 13:20
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Exeter: 1 journey, first 09:00 towards Witheridge: 1 journey, first 13:20
Route map
All stops on route 678
678 towards Exeter
All 27 stops
- Square (opp) Witheridge
- The Old School (S-bound) Witheridge
- Cricket Club (opp) Nomansland
- Puddington (E-bound) Puddington
- Cruwys Arms (opp) Pennymoor
- Cross (E-bound) Poughill
- Half Moon Inn (W-bound) Cheriton Fitzpaine
- White Cross (NE-bound) Cheriton Fitzpaine
- Coffintree Cross (SW-bound) Stockleigh Pomeroy
- Stockleigh Turn (SW-bound) Stockleigh Pomeroy
- Phone Box (SW-bound) Shobrooke
- Memorial (SE-bound) Shobrooke
- Red Lion (E-bound) Shobrooke
- Raddon Cross (S-bound) Raddon Cross
- Lay-by (adj) Shute
- Stooks Close (S-bound) Brampford Speke
- Pyne Gardens (opp) Upton Pyne
- Chapel (opp) Cowley
- Cowley Bridge Roundabout (S-bound) Cowley Bridge
- West Garth Road (S-bound) Cowley Bridge
- Lower Argyll Road (S-bound) Duryard
- Village (S-bound) Red Cow
- St Davids Station (Stop B) St Davids
- Clifton Place (adj) St Davids
- College (E-bound) Exeter City Centre
- New North Road (E-bound) Exeter City Centre
- Sidwell Street (Stop 40) Exeter City Centre
678 towards Witheridge
All 31 stops
- Sidwell Street (Stop 40) Exeter City Centre
- Cheeke Street (Stop 39) Exeter City Centre
- Paris Street (Stop 16) Exeter City Centre
- New North Road (Stop 28) Exeter City Centre
- Prison (W-bound) Exeter City Centre
- Hele Road (W-bound) St Davids
- Clifton Place (opp) St Davids
- St Davids Station (Stop B) St Davids
- King Edward Studios (N-bound) Red Cow
- Lower Argyll Road (N-bound) Duryard
- Thomas Hall (N-bound) Duryard
- West Garth Road (N-bound) Cowley Bridge
- Cowley Bridge Roundabout (N-bound) Cowley Bridge
- Chapel (adj) Cowley
- Pyne Gardens (opp) Upton Pyne
- Stooks Close (S-bound) Brampford Speke
- Lay-by (N-bound) Shute
- Raddon Cross (N-bound) Raddon Cross
- Red Lion (W-bound) Shobrooke
- Memorial (SW-bound) Shobrooke
- Phone Box (opp) Shobrooke
- Stockleigh Turn (opp) Stockleigh Pomeroy
- Coffintree Cross (NE-bound) Stockleigh Pomeroy
- White Cross (SW-bound) Cheriton Fitzpaine
- Half Moon Inn (W-bound) Cheriton Fitzpaine
- Church (opp) Poughill
- Cruwys Arms (S-bound) Pennymoor
- Puddington (W-bound) Puddington
- Cricket Club (adj) Nomansland
- The Old School (N-bound) Witheridge
- Square (adj) Witheridge
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 678 bus?
The first 678 departure on Wednesdays leaves at 09:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 678 bus?
The last 678 on Wednesdays leaves its first stop at 13:20. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 678 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). MD Coaches day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 678 bus?
The 678 is operated by MD Coaches.
Timetable data from MD Coaches via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South West England feed). MD Coaches last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 1 October 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.