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.

20/06/2026

⚠️66 Okehampton - Exeter ⚠️

The 12:30 from Okehampton to Exeter will unfortunately be delayed by 45 - 60 minutes as the bus has broken down at Whiddon Down.

Replacement bus is already en route.

We apologise for the inconvenience caused.

16/06/2026

Have you got the drive? We’ve got the key to your new career.
Dartline is recruiting PCV licence holders for:

• School services
• Local bus routes
• Coach hire

Salary of £16.07 per hour
Plus we have paid training opportunities available (£14.90 per hour during training)
There’s never been a better time to get on board.
Apply today at dartline.co.uk or call 0808 164 3998 for more information.

16/06/2026

Join the Dartline Team Are you looking for an exciting new career? Or perhaps you want to continue doing a job you love within a supportive and rewarding environment? Whether you’re completely new to bus driving or already hold a PCV licence, we’d love to hear from you. Dartline Coaches and Bus ...

15/06/2026

⚠️360 Exeter - Christow & Bridford⚠️

Please be advised the 18:05 service is RUNNING but will be around 50 minutes late due to operational difficulties.

It is expected at Sidwell St at approximately 18:55.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

11/06/2026

Due to a major road traffic accident near our depot in Clyst St Mary, currently no buses can get out of our depot.

Please be advised this may cause considerable disruption on services 66, 360, 369 and PR3 for the rest of the day.

We apologise for inconvenience caused by these circumstances which are beyond our control.

03/06/2026

⚠️52 Seaton - Exeter⚠️

The road from Seaton to Beer will be closed next week (Monday 8th - Friday 12th June).

During this time service 52 will continue to run at its usual time of 10:00 from Seaton. It will have to divert via the A3052 to get to Beer, which will mean a delay of approximately 10 minutes at Beer and at all subsequent stops along the route.

The afternoon service will depart Exeter at the normal time of 13:40 and will arrive at Seaton around 10 minutes late due to the diversion after Beer.

⚠️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.

Address

Clyst Saint Mary
EX51AF

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+441392872900

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