{"id":7203,"date":"2025-04-08T11:42:49","date_gmt":"2025-04-08T11:42:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/?p=7203"},"modified":"2026-01-24T05:31:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T05:31:51","slug":"exmoor-explorer-bus-returns-for-2025-exmoor-coaster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/exmoor-explorer-bus-returns-for-2025-exmoor-coaster\/","title":{"rendered":"Exmoor Explorer Bus Returns for 2025 (Exmoor Coaster)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"186\"><strong data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"184\">Hop On! The Exmoor Coaster Returns as the Exmoor Explorer for Summer 2025<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"485\">The iconic open-top bus that winds its way along Exmoor\u2019s dramatic coastline is back for summer 2025 \u2013 and it\u2019s got a new name! Formerly the <strong data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"347\">Exmoor Coaster<\/strong>, it\u2019s now officially called the <strong data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"399\">Exmoor Explorer<\/strong>, and it promises another unforgettable season of scenic rides and seaside adventures.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"510\">When is it running?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"766\">The Exmoor Explorer kicks off its 2025 season on <strong data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"578\">Sunday 25 May<\/strong>, with daily service running right through until <strong data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"647\">Sunday 31 August<\/strong>. You\u2019ll spot the classic open-top buses returning from <strong data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"724\">Wednesday 23 July<\/strong> \u2013 perfect timing for the summer holidays.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"920\">In the early season, the service runs with regular double-decker buses, but once high summer rolls around, the tops come off and the big views come out!<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"1106\">\ud83d\udccd <strong data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"947\">New for this year:<\/strong> The route has been extended to include <strong data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1027\">Blue Anchor holiday park in Minehead<\/strong> (except on Sundays), making it even easier for holidaymakers to join the ride.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"1106\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7206\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Exmoor-Explorer-passengers_cropped.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Exmoor-Explorer-passengers_cropped.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Exmoor-Explorer-passengers_cropped-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Exmoor-Explorer-passengers_cropped-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Exmoor-Explorer-passengers_cropped-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Exmoor-Explorer-passengers_cropped-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Exmoor-Explorer-passengers_cropped-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1129\">Where does it go?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1221\">The Explorer takes passengers through some of Exmoor\u2019s most scenic and charming locations:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1620\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1304\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1304\"><strong data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1237\">Minehead<\/strong> \u2013 a great place to start your journey with classic seaside vibes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1382\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1382\"><strong data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1333\">Porlock &amp; Porlock Weir<\/strong> \u2013 with cosy pubs, galleries, and coastal paths<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1457\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1457\"><strong data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1400\">County Gate<\/strong> \u2013 dramatic moorland and sea views, perfect for walkers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1555\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1555\"><strong data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1481\">Lynton &amp; Lynmouth<\/strong> \u2013 known for its cliff railway, cream teas, and the wild Valley of Rocks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1620\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1620\"><strong data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1572\">Ilfracombe<\/strong> \u2013 with its harbour, beaches and coastal walks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1747\">And yes \u2013 you\u2019ll cruise up <strong data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1665\">Porlock Hill<\/strong>, one of the steepest A roads in the country, without having to drive it yourself!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1747\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7205\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Exmoor-coaster-leaflet-feb23-web-pdf-04-08-2025_11_18_AM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2042\" height=\"1448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Exmoor-coaster-leaflet-feb23-web-pdf-04-08-2025_11_18_AM.png 2042w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Exmoor-coaster-leaflet-feb23-web-pdf-04-08-2025_11_18_AM-300x213.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Exmoor-coaster-leaflet-feb23-web-pdf-04-08-2025_11_18_AM-1024x726.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Exmoor-coaster-leaflet-feb23-web-pdf-04-08-2025_11_18_AM-768x545.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Exmoor-coaster-leaflet-feb23-web-pdf-04-08-2025_11_18_AM-1536x1089.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2042px) 100vw, 2042px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1781\">Make it part of your holiday<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1986\">We\u2019ve got <strong data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1839\">lots of brilliant cottages along the route<\/strong> \u2013 ideal for making the most of the Explorer and everything Exmoor has to offer. <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bestofexmoor.co.uk\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1920\" data-end=\"1986\"><strong data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1953\">Click here to find out more.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1986\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6888\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4.png\" alt=\"start your holiday search by clicking the link\" width=\"1024\" height=\"142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4-300x42.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/4-768x107.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2320\">Why take the Exmoor Explorer?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2552\">It\u2019s a relaxing, eco-friendly way to see the moor, with <strong data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2397\">\u00a33 single fares<\/strong> (thanks to the national fare cap scheme). It\u2019s dog-friendly, camera-ready, and gives you a whole new perspective on Exmoor \u2013 literally, from the top deck.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2285\">\ud83d\udeb6\u200d\u2642\ufe0f <em data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2101\">Complete sections of the South West Coast Path by bus-hopping and returning to your cosy base each night.<\/em><br data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2104\" \/>\ud83c\udf78 <em data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2189\">Enjoy a few beers, ciders, or a G&amp;T with lunch without worrying about the drive.<\/em><br data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2192\" \/>\ud83d\ude8c K<em data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2285\">ids and grown-ups will love the open-top experience and those jaw-dropping views!<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2552\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7207\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/On-the-top-deck-of-the-Exmoor-Explorer_cropped-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/On-the-top-deck-of-the-Exmoor-Explorer_cropped-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/On-the-top-deck-of-the-Exmoor-Explorer_cropped-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/On-the-top-deck-of-the-Exmoor-Explorer_cropped-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/On-the-top-deck-of-the-Exmoor-Explorer_cropped-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/On-the-top-deck-of-the-Exmoor-Explorer_cropped-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/On-the-top-deck-of-the-Exmoor-Explorer_cropped-2048x1153.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2744\"><strong data-start=\"2557\" data-end=\"2743\">Read more in the <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/news\/articles\/c175qg8vpxwo#:~:text=The%20Exmoor%20Explorer%2C%20previously%20known,villages%20of%20Porlock%20and%20Lynmouth\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2741\">BBC article here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>Timetables<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2744\">Stay up to date on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/news-ssandsw.firstbus.co.uk\/news\/popular-exmoor-explorer-exmoor-coaster-returns-for-summer-2025#:~:text=Through%20funding%20contributions%20from%20Devon%20County%20Council%20and,low%20and%20high%20seasons%20to%20accommodate%20varying%20demand.\">First Bus<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2744\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.firstbus.co.uk\/somerset\/plan-journey\/timetables?page=0&amp;date=2025-05-25\">EX1 Timetables<\/a> &#8211; note the two seasons shown on the same page<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Find out what to do in our village guides.<\/h3>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/news-ssandsw.firstbus.co.uk\/news\/popular-exmoor-explorer-exmoor-coaster-returns-for-summer-2025#:~:text=Through%20funding%20contributions%20from%20Devon%20County%20Council%20and,low%20and%20high%20seasons%20to%20accommodate%20varying%20demand.\">Porlock<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/things-to-do-in-minehead\/\">Minehead<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/lynton-visitors-guide\/\">Lynton<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/lynmouth-visitors-guide\/\">Lynmouth\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hop On! The Exmoor Coaster Returns as the Exmoor Explorer for Summer 2025 &nbsp; The iconic open-top bus that winds its way along Exmoor\u2019s dramatic coastline is back for summer 2025 \u2013 and it\u2019s &hellip; <a class=\"kt-excerpt-readmore\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebestofexmoor.co.uk\/blog\/exmoor-explorer-bus-returns-for-2025-exmoor-coaster\/\" aria-label=\"Exmoor Explorer Bus Returns for 2025 (Exmoor Coaster)\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7204,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","_crdt_document":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[315],"tags":[616,614,609,610,607,537,606,555,615,611,608,612,72,613],"class_list":["post-7203","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-useful-exmoor-information","tag-best-of-exmoor","tag-car-free-exmoor-travel","tag-exmoor-2025","tag-exmoor-bus-route","tag-exmoor-coaster","tag-exmoor-cottages","tag-exmoor-explorer","tag-exmoor-holidays","tag-family-days-out-exmoor","tag-minehead-to-lynmouth","tag-open-top-bus-exmoor","tag-porlock-hill","tag-south-west-coast-path","tag-things-to-do-exmoor"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.0 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Exmoor Explorer Bus Returns for 2025 (Exmoor Coaster) | The Best of Exmoor Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The Exmoor Coaster returns as the Exmoor Explorer for summer 2025! 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