78 Exeter to Sandy Gate via Whipton, Pinhoe
Operated by Greenslades Tours. First bus 12:00, last bus 18:30. Fares: set by the operator — more.
Wanted a different 78? 20 other bus routes are numbered 78 elsewhere in the UK — see every 78 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 12:00 | 13:30 |
|---|---|---|
| Portland House (Stop 35) | 12:00 | 13:30 |
| Maryfield Avenue (E-bound) | 12:05 | 13:35 |
| Stoke Arms (E-bound) | 12:07 | 13:37 |
| Beacon Heath Shops (NE-bound) | 12:10 | 13:40 |
| Exeter Arena (S-bound) | 12:12 | 13:42 |
| Thackery Road (E-bound) | 12:14 | 13:44 |
| Warwick Way (E-bound) | 12:16 | 13:46 |
| Sainsburys (NE-bound) | 12:18 | 13:48 |
| Aldi (NE-bound) | 12:21 | 13:51 |
| Doctors Surgery (opp) | 12:23 | 13:53 |
| Jordan Drive (NE-bound) | 12:25 | 13:55 |
| Stone Barton Road (SE-bound) | 12:26 | 13:56 |
| Hutchings Drive (S-bound) | 12:27 | 13:57 |
| Honiton Road P&R (SW-bound) | 12:32 | 14:02 |
| Honiton Road Railway Bridge (W-bound) | 12:33 | 14:03 |
| Rydon Park (SW-bound) | 12:38 | 14:08 |
| Russell Way (SE-bound) | 12:40 | 14:10 |
| Exeter Chiefs (SW-bound) | 12:45 | 14:15 |
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 own published calendar. Everything above is an ordinary week.
- Boxing Day — Saturday, 26 December 2026 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Saturday, 2 January 2027 No buses in the timetable the operator has published so far. Festive timetables are often published only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 78
78 towards Sandy Gate
All 32 stops
- Portland House (Stop 35) Exeter City Centre
- Blackall Road (N-bound) St James
- Hoopern Lane (adj) St James
- Devonshire Place (E-bound) St James
- Maryfield Avenue (E-bound) St James
- Sylvan Road (E-bound) St James
- Stoke Arms (E-bound) Stoke Hill
- Margaret Road (E-bound) Stoke Hill
- Morrisons (E-bound) Stoke Hill
- Calthorpe Road (NE-bound) Stoke Hill
- Beacon Heath Shops (NE-bound) Beacon Heath
- The Devon Yeoman (NE-bound) Beacon Heath
- Pinwood Lane (E-bound) Beacon Heath
- Exeter Arena (S-bound) Whipton
- Thackery Road (E-bound) Whipton
- Warwick Way (E-bound) Whipton
- Sainsburys (NE-bound) Pinhoe
- Aldi (NE-bound) Pinhoe
- Pinbridge Mews (E-bound) Pinhoe
- Lloyds Bank (NE-bound) Pinhoe
- Doctors Surgery (opp) Pinhoe
- Crook Copse (opp) Monkerton
- Jordan Drive (NE-bound) Monkerton
- Stone Barton Road (SE-bound) Tithebarn
- Hutchings Drive (S-bound) Tithebarn
- Old Honiton Road (W-bound) Tithebarn
- Exeter Science Park (NW-bound) Tithebarn
- Honiton Road P&R (SW-bound) Sowton
- Honiton Road Railway Bridge (W-bound) Sowton
- Rydon Park (SW-bound) Digby
- Russell Way (SE-bound) Digby
- Exeter Chiefs (SW-bound) Sandy Gate
78 towards Exeter
All 33 stops
- Exeter Chiefs (SW-bound) Sandy Gate
- Russell Way (NW-bound) Digby
- Rydon Park (NE-bound) Digby
- Honiton Road Railway Bridge (E-bound) Sowton
- Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride (NE-bound) Sowton
- Exeter Science Park (SE-bound) Tithebarn
- Old Honiton Road (E-bound) Tithebarn
- Hutchings Drive (N-bound) Tithebarn
- Stone Barton Road (NW-bound) Tithebarn
- Jordan Drive (SW-bound) Monkerton
- Doctors Surgery (N-bound) Pinhoe
- Heart of Oak (SW-bound) Pinhoe
- Pinbridge Mews (W-bound) Pinhoe
- Sainsburys (SW-bound) Pinhoe
- Warwick Way (SW-bound) Whipton
- Hillyfield Road (W-bound) Whipton
- Shops (W-bound) Whipton
- Exeter Arena (opp) Whipton
- Northbrook Close (SW-bound) Beacon Heath
- Beacon Heath Shops (SW-bound) Beacon Heath
- Calthorpe Road (SW-bound) Stoke Hill
- Morrisons (W-bound) Stoke Hill
- Morrisons (E-bound) Stoke Hill
- Margaret Road (W-bound) Stoke Hill
- Stoke Arms (opp) Stoke Hill
- Sylvan Road (W-bound) St James
- Culverland Road (W-bound) St James
- Devonshire Place (W-bound) St James
- Hoopern Lane (opp) St James
- Blackall Road (S-bound) St James
- St Sidwell's School (SE-bound) Exeter City Centre
- Sidwell Street (Stop 18) Exeter City Centre
- Portland House (Stop 35) Exeter City Centre
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 21 February 2026 To amend Timetable.
- New service effective 19 October 2025 operates on men’s team match days
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PH2023951/6 · Changes in Devon County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 78 bus?
The first 78 departure leaves at 12:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 78 bus?
The last 78 leaves its first stop at 18:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 78 bus cost?
This is a sightseeing tour, not a local bus service — the England fare cap and local bus passes don't apply. Greenslades Tours sells its own tickets; check their website for prices.
Who runs the 78 bus?
The 78 is operated by Greenslades Tours.
Timetable data from Greenslades Tours via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South West England feed). Greenslades Tours last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 9 September 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PH2023951/6. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.