The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Cheapest price
€12
Average price
€40
Fastest journey
57 m
Average duration
57 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
105 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) will cost around €40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.
Of the 36 trains that leave Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) for Exeter St Davids (EXD) on Mon, Aug 24, 36 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 24 the direct trains cover the 105 km distance in an average of 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 57 m .
On Mon, Aug 24 the slowest trains will take 57 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
G664726:40 AM0h57Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)7:37 AMExeter St Davids (EXD)€121One-way0 transfers
G011308:11 AM0h57Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:08 AMExeter St Davids (EXD)€201One-way0 transfers
W299098:45 PM1h00Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:45 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)€201One-way0 transfers
W298844:44 PM1h02Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)5:46 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)€231One-way0 transfers
G011546:45 PM1h05Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)7:50 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)€231One-way0 transfers
G011308:11 AM0h57Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:08 AMExeter St Davids (EXD)€201One-way0 transfers
G664726:40 AM0h57Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)7:37 AMExeter St Davids (EXD)€121One-way0 transfers
G011505:12 PM0h57Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)6:09 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)€471One-way0 transfers
G011669:45 PM0h57Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:42 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)€231One-way0 transfers
G01161_G664777:50 PM0h57Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)8:47 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)€231One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€17 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest | €33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Exeter St Davids (EXD):
A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) costing on average €17.
Other travel options to Exeter St Davids (EXD) take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
The journey is about 34m faster (1h 11m by train vs 1h 45m by car) and roughly €16 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€17 vs €33). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) trains for today, Sunday, August 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Y41677 | On time 3:55 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h36 | 5:31 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y41680 · W34829 | On time 4:55 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h07 | 7:02 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
Y41640 | On time 6:25 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h33 | 7:58 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y41686 · W34844 | On time 6:55 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 2h15 | 9:10 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
G01163 | On time 7:45 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h59 | 8:44 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y41692 · W34847 | On time 8:53 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h37 | 10:30 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 transfer | |
W29913 | On time 9:45 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h59 | 10:44 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, August 24 | |||||
Y41855 | 5:06 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h30 | 6:36 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15179 | 5:22 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h22 | 6:44 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15440 | 5:55 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h27 | 7:22 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G66472 | 6:40 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h57 | 7:37 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15180 | 6:47 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h21 | 8:08 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14977 | 7:38 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h06 | 8:44 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15182 | 7:52 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h42 | 9:34 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01130 | 8:11 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h57 | 9:08 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01131 | 8:45 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h01 | 9:46 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15184 | 8:56 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h35 | 10:31 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01133 | 9:45 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h59 | 10:44 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15185 | 9:57 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h35 | 11:32 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01135 | 10:45 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h59 | 11:44 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15186 | 10:55 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h37 | 12:32 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01138 | 11:13 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h12 | 12:25 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01140 | 11:42 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h02 | 12:44 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15187 | 11:55 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h36 | 1:31 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29862 | 12:45 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h59 | 1:44 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15188 | 12:56 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h36 | 2:32 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29868 | 1:45 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h59 | 2:44 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y41669 | 1:58 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h34 | 3:32 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29873 | 2:45 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h59 | 3:44 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15189 | 2:55 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h26 | 4:21 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €11 but you can travel from only €7 by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 22:48. The fastest train covers the 65 miles (105 km) distance in 57m.
Distance 65 miles (105 km) |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 57m |
First train 5:40 AM |
Last train 10:48 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Exeter St Davids (EXD) from €7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Exeter St Davids (EXD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Most Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids station pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Exeter St Davids (EXD) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre
Bristol Temple Meads train station facilities and services
Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
Getting to Exeter St Davids from Exeter city centre
Exeter St Davids is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
Exeter St Davids train station facilities and services
Exeter St Davids has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Exeter St Davids.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter St Davids. ATMs are available at Exeter St Davids.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Exeter St Davids.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Exeter St Davids: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Exeter St Davids: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter St Davids: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free Category A station - All platforms can be accessed via Lifts from the sole main station entrance. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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