Dartline - Buses

Dartline - Buses We’ve been part of the Exeter community since 1987, and now we’re based in Clyst St. Mary.

Established in 1987 Dartline specialise in luxury coach hire for both individual and corporate use
Based in Exeter, our fleet of 50+ coaches including minibuses, midi coaches, and other vehicles are available to hire for national UK and European coverage At Dartline Buses, we’re proud to keep he South West moving – whether it’s your daily bus commute, a scenic day trip, or travelling in style with

our Dartline Coaches brand, offering private hire luxury coaches for groups, schools, events, and tours. What began with just eight vehicles has grown into a fleet of over 80 buses and coaches, serving towns, villages, schools, and businesses across The South West. As part of the Go South West family within the Go-Ahead Group, we combine the resources of a national operator with the personal touch of a locally run business. We operate a mix of commercial bus routes, school transport for Devon County Council, private coach hire, day trips, and even operate the official team coach for the Exeter Chiefs rugby club. Our drivers and staff are the heartbeat of Dartline – many are local to the area and bring a friendly, familiar face to your journey. We’re committed to running safe, punctual, and comfortable services that you can rely on, day in and day out. Looking ahead, we’re continuing to invest in our fleet, explore greener transport solutions, and expand our services to meet the needs of our passengers and communities. Dartline Buses & Dartline Coaches – connecting the South West by road, with service you can trust.

⚠️M5 incident⚠️Due to the incident on the M5, please be aware there are severe delays on ALL services. Disruption is exp...
18/05/2026

⚠️M5 incident⚠️

Due to the incident on the M5, please be aware there are severe delays on ALL services. Disruption is expected to continue for most of the day.

14/05/2026

⚠️360 Exeter - Christow & Bridford⚠️

Service currently suspended due to the vehicle being involved in a minor collision. Updates will follow. We apologise for any inconvenience.

14/05/2026

⚠️348 / 349 Tiverton - Cowleymoor⚠️

Further to this morning's update, a driver has been found, and the service will resume as normal from 11:45.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused by this.

14/05/2026

⚠️348 / 349 Tiverton - Cowleymoor⚠️

We are sorry to advise this service is suspended until further notice, as the driver has been taken unwell while on the route. Due to high levels of staff sickness it is currently not possible to restart the service. A further update will be provided in due course. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

13/05/2026

🟢 UPDATE - service now running.

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⚠️96 Lympstone - Exmouth⚠️

This service is currently suspended due to an operational incident. A further update will be posted when this is resolved. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

12/05/2026

UPDATE:

🟠15:00 Exeter - Morchard Bishop: This service has had to divert via Bickleigh and is now around 40 minutes late.

🟠16:07 Morchard Bishop - Exeter / RD&E: This service will be approximately 40 minutes late due to the accident.

🟢17:15 Exeter / RD&E - Witheridge: This service will run with a different vehicle and is expected to be on time.

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⚠️369 Morchard Bishop - Exeter⚠️

There is an accident near Cowley Bridge on the A377 and the road is closed. There will be severe disruption to the 369 service until this clears.

24/04/2026

⚠️347 Cheriton Fitzpaine - Crediton⚠️

The 10:27 service from Cheriton Fitzpaine is running 30 minutes late. We are sorry for the delay.

22/04/2026
22/04/2026

☎️ ❌ Our phone lines are currently down.

📩 ✅ To get in touch, please message this page (monitored between 08:00 and 16:30), or email [email protected], and a member of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

21/04/2026

SERVICE HAS RESUMED. Thank you for your patience.

⚠️96 Lympstone - Exmouth⚠️

This service is currently suspended due to a vehicle issue. A further update will follow. We are sorry for any inconvenience.

20/04/2026

⚠️348 / 349 Tiverton - Cowley Moor circular⚠️

This service has been able to return to its normal route this morning, after the diversion on Saturday.

This is subject to appropriate parking of cars along the route.

Address

Clyst Saint Mary
EX51AF

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+441392872900

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