Bus Poole to Exeter: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Poole to Exeter

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Poole to Exeter from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

today

$51

tomorrow

$48

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Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 15m	3:45 PM	Poole	Bus Station	11:00 PM	Exeter	Bus Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 3:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
National Express	7h 40m	1:55 PM	Poole	Bus Station	9:35 PM	Exeter	Bus Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 1:55:00 PM to Bus Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
National Express	7h 0m	8:00 PM	Poole	Bus Station	3:00 AM	Exeter	Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	8h 10m	7:20 AM	Poole	Bus Station	3:30 PM	Exeter	Bus Station	Economy	$63	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 7:20:00 AM to Bus Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/11/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
National Express	6h 50m	5:40 PM	Poole	Bus Station	12:30 AM	Exeter	Bus Station	Economy	$64	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 5:40:00 PM to Bus Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Poole to Exeter via Bournemouth, you can save more than $20? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 39%
  
  6h 20m
  
  Poole
  
  5 mi
  
  8:30 PM
  
  Bournemouth
  Train Station
  
  2:50 AM
  
  Exeter
  Honiton Road
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $31
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 9/11/2026 8:30:00 PM to Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 2:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 5m	3:55 PM	Poole	Bus Station	11:00 PM	Exeter	Bus Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 9/12/2026 3:55:00 PM to Bus Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
National Express	6h 50m	5:40 PM	Poole	Bus Station	12:30 AM	Exeter	Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 9/12/2026 5:40:00 PM to Bus Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
National Express	7h 0m	8:00 PM	Poole	Bus Station	3:00 AM	Exeter	Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 9/12/2026 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
National Express	7h 25m	1:55 PM	Poole	Bus Station	9:20 PM	Exeter	Bus Station	Economy	$64	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 9/12/2026 1:55:00 PM to Bus Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 9:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
National Express	7h 20m	4:50 AM	Poole	Bus Station	12:10 PM	Exeter	Bus Station	Economy	$71	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Poole (United Kingdom) at 9/12/2026 4:50:00 AM to Bus Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Poole to Exeter via Bournemouth, you can save more than $17? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 35%
  
  6h 5m
  
  Poole
  
  5 mi
  
  6:15 PM
  
  Bournemouth
  Train Station
  
  12:20 AM
  
  Exeter
  Honiton Road
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $31
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 9/12/2026 6:15:00 PM to Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/13/2026 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m

Frequency of bus connections between Poole and Exeter

See here how frequent the connections between Poole and Exeter are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from Poole to Exeter. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Poole and Exeter.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 8 buses from Poole to Exeter, while Night sees the fewest connections between Poole and Exeter, with 1 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 9/21/2026 costs just $40, from National Express

Facts about the bus from Poole to Exeter

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 6 times every day by bus from Poole to Exeter in one click! Book your bus ticket from Poole to Exeter starting from $40!

Cheapest Bus	$40
Fastest Bus	6h 50m
Earliest Bus	7:20 AM
Latest Bus	8:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	67.7 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Poole to Exeter

Every day, 6 buses from 1 bus companies leave Poole for Exeter: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/11/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

Wednesday 09/09

Thursday 09/10

Friday 09/11

$51

Saturday 09/12

$48

Sunday 09/13

Monday 09/14

Tuesday 09/15

$48

Wednesday 09/16

$48

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

$61

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

$40

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

$40

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

$48

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

$48

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Poole to Exeter

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Poole to Exeter, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $40, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Poole to Exeter. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $48.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Poole to Exeter, with $40. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $63.

How to save money travelling from Poole to Exeter

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Poole to Exeter in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Poole to Exeter, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Poole to Exeter are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Poole and Exeter

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Poole and Exeter.

Bus Station

Serpentine Road 1343

Seldown

Poole Dorset Bus Stop

Port

The Rectory

Bus Station

Bampfylde Street

Honiton Road

Honiton Rd

Sidwell Street

Sidwell St

Sowton Park and Ride

South Street Bus Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Poole to Exeter

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Poole to Exeter? Or which bus companies serve the route Poole to Exeter? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Poole to Exeter bus

How much does a Poole Exeter bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $40 and takes 7h 5m to reach Exeter. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Poole to Exeter?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $40 and $86. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Exeter.

On average, how many connections are available from Poole to Exeter each day?

Every day, the Poole to Exeter bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Poole to Exeter take?

The fastest bus from Poole to Exeter is offered by National Express and takes 6h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $64. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Poole to Exeter?

The earliest bus arriving in Exeter from Poole starts at 7:20 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Poole to Exeter?

The latest bus trip departing from Poole for Exeter starts at 8:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Poole Exeter route?

When traveling by bus from Poole to Exeter, passengers can travel with National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Exeter?

You can check all the direct connections between Poole and Exeter by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the Poole to Exeter bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Poole Exeter bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Poole Exeter bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Poole to Exeter on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Poole to Exeter

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Poole and to Exeter

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Poole and to Exeter. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!