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Today18 Aug
Tomorrow19 Aug
Wed20 Aug
from US$39
Thu21 Aug
Fri22 Aug
from US$50
Sat23 Aug
from US$55
Sun24 Aug
Mon25 Aug

Cheap buses leaving Wednesday

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 20 August at
    Departure city: Derby
    Departure location: Derby
    Arrival time: 20 August at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 20 August at
    Departure city: Derby
    Departure location: Derby
    Arrival time: 20 August at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 20 August at
    Departure city: Derby
    Departure location: Derby
    Arrival time: 20 August at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 20 August at
    Departure city: Derby
    Departure location: Derby
    Arrival time: 20 August at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Derby to Exeter

Bus
Average priceUS$27 - US$82Average duration10h 25m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$69 - US$543Average duration3h 14m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average priceUS$22 - US$25Average duration3h 40m
12kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Derby to Exeter

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Exeter. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just US$22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
3h 40mAverage duration
US$22Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Derby to Exeter: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$42
Average bus trip duration10h 25m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure02:25
Distance175 miles
Latest bus departure19:40

Derby to Exeter Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Derby - Exeter

  1. What's the distance between Derby and Exeter by coach?

    The journey from Derby to Exeter by coach covers an approximate distance of 176 miles (283 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Derby to Exeter without a car?

    You can reach Exeter from Derby by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
16/08
US$31
17/08
US$48
Today
US$28
19/08
US$34
20/08
US$35
21/08
US$34
22/08
US$46
23/08
US$51
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Derby to Exeter was searched and found on 18 Aug 2025 with a price of US$28

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Derby to Exeter as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$28 to US$90 for a bus ticket from Derby to Exeter based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$34, which is on 2025-08-21.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Derby and Exeter!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Derby to Exeter.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Derby to Exeter will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Derby to Exeter, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Will you be returning to Derby by bus?

Bus from Derby to Exeter

You can also go to Exeter by train

Train from Derby to Exeter

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