985 Whipton to St Thomas via Exeter, Redhills
Operated by Stagecoach South West. First bus 07:40, last bus 15:10. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator, not in the £3 cap — more.
Wanted a different 985? 2 other bus routes are numbered 985 elsewhere in the UK — see every 985 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 15:10 |
|---|---|
| St James School (W-bound) | 15:10 |
| Morrisons (W-bound) | 15:13 |
| St James Road (SW-bound) | 15:17 |
| Manor Road (W-bound) | 15:26 |
| The Thatched House (N-bound) | 15:30 |
| Mallinson Close (W-bound) | 15:34 |
| Burrator Drive (SE-bound) | 15:36 |
| Peterborough Road (SW-bound) | 15:39 |
| Lichfield Road (SE-bound) | 15:41 |
| Antonine Crescent (SE-bound) | 15:42 |
| First and Last Apartments (opp) | 15:46 |
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.
Tickets on the 985
Stagecoach South West publishes singles, day returns, day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults and children.
Return · Single · Devon Day · Torbay Day · Plymouth Day · Torbay 7 Day · Torbay 28 Day · South West Day
…and 16 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from Stagecoach South West's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 2026-04-30. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs — see published prices for Stagecoach South West.
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.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 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.
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 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.
- Monday, 28 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.
- Tuesday, 29 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.
- Wednesday, 30 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.
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 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.
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 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 985
985 towards St Thomas
All 30 stops
- St James School (W-bound) Whipton
- Northbrook Close (SW-bound) Beacon Heath
- Calthorpe Road (SW-bound) Stoke Hill
- Beacon Heath Shops (SW-bound) Beacon Heath
- Morrisons (W-bound) Stoke Hill
- Margaret Road (W-bound) Stoke Hill
- The Lilacs (SW-bound) St James
- Stoke Arms (opp) Stoke Hill
- Albion Place (SW-bound) St James
- St James Road (SW-bound) Exeter City Centre
- Woodah Road (NW-bound) Redhills
- Manor Road (W-bound) Redhills
- Foxhayes Road (N-bound) Redhills
- Landhayes Road (N-bound) Redhills
- The Thatched House (N-bound) Redhills
- Fairhazel Drive (N-bound) Exwick
- Exwick Road (o/s 229) Exwick
- Mallinson Close (W-bound) Exwick
- Burrator Drive (SE-bound) Exwick
- Knowle Drive (W-bound) Exwick
- Fairhazel Drive (SW-bound) Exwick
- Truro Drive (SW-bound) Exwick
- Guildford Close (W-bound) Exwick
- Peterborough Road (SW-bound) Exwick
- Lichfield Road (SE-bound) Exwick
- Antonine Crescent (SE-bound) Redhills
- Barley Mow (SE-bound) Redhills
- Saville Road (S-bound) Redhills
- Buddle Lane (S-bound) Redhills
- First and Last Apartments (opp) St Thomas
985 towards Whipton
All 33 stops
- St Phillips Court (N-bound) St Thomas
- Savile Road (N-bound) Redhills
- Buddle Lane (N-bound) Redhills
- Barley Mow (NW-bound) Redhills
- Antonine Crescent (NW-bound) Redhills
- Gloucester Road (o/s 158) Exwick
- Lichfield Road (NW-bound) Exwick
- Guildford Close (E-bound) Exwick
- Peterborough Road (NE-bound) Exwick
- Truro Drive (NW-bound) Exwick
- Knowle Drive (E-bound) Exwick
- Fairhazel Drive (NE-bound) Exwick
- Burrator Drive (NW-bound) Exwick
- Kinnerton Way bottom (E-bound) Exwick
- Station Road (S-bound) Exwick
- Fairhazel Drive (S-bound) Exwick
- The Thatched House (S-bound) Redhills
- Foxhayes Road (S-bound) Redhills
- Woodah Road (SE-bound) Redhills
- Landhayes Road (S-bound) Redhills
- John Levers Way (E-bound) Redhills
- Western Road (nr) Redhills
- St James Road (NE-bound) Exeter City Centre
- The Lilacs (NE-bound) St James
- Iddesleigh Road (NE-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
- St James School (E-bound) Whipton
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 985 bus?
The first 985 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:40 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 985 bus?
The last 985 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 985 bus cost?
GOV.UK lists this route as not included in the £3 national fare cap, so Stagecoach South West sets its own single fares — check their website for prices. Local discounted fares may still apply.
Who runs the 985 bus?
The 985 is operated by Stagecoach South West.
Timetable data from Stagecoach South West via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South West England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.