78 Exeter to Sandy Gate via Whipton, Pinhoe

Operated by Greenslades Tours. First bus 12:00, last bus 18:30. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.

Next towards Sandy Gate from Portland House (Stop 35): Saturday 12:00

Next towards Exeter from Exeter Chiefs (SW-bound): Saturday 17:00

Wanted a different 78? 21 other bus routes are numbered 78 elsewhere in the UK — see every 78 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Sandy Gate · Saturday · 2 journeys
Stop 12:0013:30
Portland House (Stop 35) 12:0013:30
Maryfield Avenue (E-bound) 12:0513:35
Stoke Arms (E-bound) 12:0713:37
Beacon Heath Shops (NE-bound) 12:1013:40
Exeter Arena (S-bound) 12:1213:42
Thackery Road (E-bound) 12:1413:44
Warwick Way (E-bound) 12:1613:46
Sainsburys (NE-bound) 12:1813:48
Aldi (NE-bound) 12:2113:51
Doctors Surgery (opp) 12:2313:53
Jordan Drive (NE-bound) 12:2513:55
Stone Barton Road (SE-bound) 12:2613:56
Hutchings Drive (S-bound) 12:2713:57
Honiton Road P&R (SW-bound) 12:3214:02
Honiton Road Railway Bridge (W-bound) 12:3314:03
Rydon Park (SW-bound) 12:3814:08
Russell Way (SE-bound) 12:4014:10
Exeter Chiefs (SW-bound) 12:4514:15

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.

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with Greenslades Tours whether this route takes part. Details →

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 Greenslades Tours before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: Boxing Day and 2 January. Operators often publish festive timetables 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
  1. Portland House (Stop 35) Exeter City Centre
  2. Blackall Road (N-bound) St James
  3. Hoopern Lane (adj) St James
  4. Devonshire Place (E-bound) St James
  5. Maryfield Avenue (E-bound) St James
  6. Sylvan Road (E-bound) St James
  7. Stoke Arms (E-bound) Stoke Hill
  8. Margaret Road (E-bound) Stoke Hill
  9. Morrisons (E-bound) Stoke Hill
  10. Calthorpe Road (NE-bound) Stoke Hill
  11. Beacon Heath Shops (NE-bound) Beacon Heath
  12. The Devon Yeoman (NE-bound) Beacon Heath
  13. Pinwood Lane (E-bound) Beacon Heath
  14. Exeter Arena (S-bound) Whipton
  15. Thackery Road (E-bound) Whipton
  16. Warwick Way (E-bound) Whipton
  17. Sainsburys (NE-bound) Pinhoe
  18. Aldi (NE-bound) Pinhoe
  19. Pinbridge Mews (E-bound) Pinhoe
  20. Lloyds Bank (NE-bound) Pinhoe
  21. Doctors Surgery (opp) Pinhoe
  22. Crook Copse (opp) Monkerton
  23. Jordan Drive (NE-bound) Monkerton
  24. Stone Barton Road (SE-bound) Tithebarn
  25. Hutchings Drive (S-bound) Tithebarn
  26. Old Honiton Road (W-bound) Tithebarn
  27. Exeter Science Park (NW-bound) Tithebarn
  28. Honiton Road P&R (SW-bound) Sowton
  29. Honiton Road Railway Bridge (W-bound) Sowton
  30. Rydon Park (SW-bound) Digby
  31. Russell Way (SE-bound) Digby
  32. Exeter Chiefs (SW-bound) Sandy Gate

78 towards Exeter

All 33 stops
  1. Exeter Chiefs (SW-bound) Sandy Gate
  2. Russell Way (NW-bound) Digby
  3. Rydon Park (NE-bound) Digby
  4. Honiton Road Railway Bridge (E-bound) Sowton
  5. Opposite Honiton Road Park & Ride (NE-bound) Sowton
  6. Exeter Science Park (SE-bound) Tithebarn
  7. Old Honiton Road (E-bound) Tithebarn
  8. Hutchings Drive (N-bound) Tithebarn
  9. Stone Barton Road (NW-bound) Tithebarn
  10. Jordan Drive (SW-bound) Monkerton
  11. Doctors Surgery (N-bound) Pinhoe
  12. Heart of Oak (SW-bound) Pinhoe
  13. Pinbridge Mews (W-bound) Pinhoe
  14. Sainsburys (SW-bound) Pinhoe
  15. Warwick Way (SW-bound) Whipton
  16. Hillyfield Road (W-bound) Whipton
  17. Shops (W-bound) Whipton
  18. Exeter Arena (opp) Whipton
  19. Northbrook Close (SW-bound) Beacon Heath
  20. Beacon Heath Shops (SW-bound) Beacon Heath
  21. Calthorpe Road (SW-bound) Stoke Hill
  22. Morrisons (W-bound) Stoke Hill
  23. Morrisons (E-bound) Stoke Hill
  24. Margaret Road (W-bound) Stoke Hill
  25. Stoke Arms (opp) Stoke Hill
  26. Sylvan Road (W-bound) St James
  27. Culverland Road (W-bound) St James
  28. Devonshire Place (W-bound) St James
  29. Hoopern Lane (opp) St James
  30. Blackall Road (S-bound) St James
  31. St Sidwell's School (SE-bound) Exeter City Centre
  32. Sidwell Street (Stop 18) Exeter City Centre
  33. Portland House (Stop 35) Exeter City Centre

Service registration & registered changes

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PH2023951/6 · Changes in Devon County Council · All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

Exeter City CentreWhiptonPinhoeDigbyBeacon HeathStoke HillSt JamesTithebarnSowtonMonkertonSandy Gate

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?

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Greenslades Tours day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

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 22 October 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PH2023951/6. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.