How to get from Cheltenham to Exeter by bus and train?

From Cheltenham to Exeter by bus and train

To get from Cheltenham to Exeter you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 94 bus from Rotunda station to Shell Garage station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the 355 bus from St Davids Station station to Sidwell Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The bus and train schedule from Cheltenham may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Exeter on the Moovit app.

144min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9494
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 355355
Walk to Exeter
Leaves from Rotunda

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rotunda
    ID glodtatm
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Gloucester Transport Hub K
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shell Garage
    ID glodpjpj
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cheltenham Spa
    440 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Plymouth
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    112 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Davids Station
    ID dvndmawd
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 355355
    Wait for bus
    355
    Exeter Bus Station Bay 12
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sidwell Street
    ID dvndmjpj
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Exeter
    Walk to
    Exeter
    New North Road
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Cheltenham to Exeter by bus and train via 94, CROSSCOUNTRY and 4

To get from Cheltenham to Exeter you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 94 bus from Rotunda station to Shell Garage station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the 4 bus from St Davids Station station to Sidwell Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The bus and train schedule from Cheltenham may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Exeter on the Moovit app.

144min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9494
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 44
Walk to Exeter
Leaves from Rotunda

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rotunda
    ID glodtatm
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Gloucester Transport Hub K
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shell Garage
    ID glodpjpj
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cheltenham Spa
    440 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Plymouth
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    112 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Davids Station
    ID dvndmawd
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Cranbrook Court Royal
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sidwell Street
    ID dvngtjgt
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Exeter
    Walk to
    Exeter
    New North Road
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Cheltenham to Exeter

The distance between Cheltenham and Exeter is approximately 196.6 km, which can typically be travelled in 144 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cheltenham to Exeter by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Exeter – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Cheltenham to Exeter

To check the bus and train schedule from Cheltenham to Exeter using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cheltenham) and destination (Exeter), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Cheltenham to Exeter by bus and train via 94, CROSSCOUNTRY and 4

To get from Cheltenham to Exeter you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 94 bus from Rotunda station to Shell Garage station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the 4 bus from St Davids Station station to Sidwell Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The bus and train schedule from Cheltenham may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Exeter on the Moovit app.

144min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9494
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 44
Walk to Exeter
Leaves from Rotunda

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rotunda
    ID glodtatm
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Gloucester Transport Hub K
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shell Garage
    ID glodpjpj
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cheltenham Spa
    440 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Plymouth
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    112 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Davids Station
    ID dvndmawd
    60 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Cranbrook Court Royal
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sidwell Street
    ID dvngtjgt
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Exeter
    Walk to
    Exeter
    New North Road
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Exeter?

    The fastest way takes 144 minutes, using Bus line 94, Train line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 355.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cheltenham to Exeter?

    The alternative route takes 144 minutes, using Bus line 94, Train line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 4.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Exeter?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cheltenham to Exeter?

    The 94 bus line goes from Rotunda station near Cheltenham in South West to Gloucester Transport Hub K station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Gloucester Transport Hub K station near Exeter.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cheltenham to Exeter by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Cheltenham and Exeter by bus and train is about 2 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cheltenham to get to Exeter?

    Get on the 94 bus from the Rotunda stop near Cheltenham in South West.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cheltenham and Exeter?

    Get off the bus at the Gloucester Transport Hub K stop, which is closest to Exeter.

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