The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol to Exeter
Cheapest price
€15
Average price
€30
Fastest journey
57 m
Average duration
1 h 1 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Exeter is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Exeter will cost around €30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
Of the 18 trains that leave Bristol for Exeter on Mon, Dec 08, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 08 the direct trains cover the 104 km distance in an average of 1 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 57 m .
On Mon, Dec 08 the slowest trains will take 1 h 8 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.
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P08999Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Bristol to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 64 miles (104 km)
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€26 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bristol to Exeter train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Exeter trains for today, Sunday, December 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C28094 | On time 11:47 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h36 | 1:23 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G04475+ C28022 | On time 11:57 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h35 | 1:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 transfer | |
G04475+ C28454 | On time 11:57 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h12 | 1:09 PM Exeter Central (EXC) | 1 transfer | |
C23750+ C28455 | On time 12:51 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h15 | 2:06 PM Exeter Central (EXC) | 1 transfer | |
C23750+ C28023 | On time 12:51 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h39 | 2:30 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 transfer | |
C23754+ C27464 | On time 1:45 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h23 | 3:08 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, December 8 | |||||
C23729+ P08999 | On time 8:11 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h08 | 9:19 AM Exeter Central (EXC) | 1 transfer | |
C23729 | On time 8:11 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h57 | 9:08 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C23729+ P09754 | On time 8:11 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h24 | 9:35 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 transfer | |
C23731+ P09000 | On time 8:45 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h12 | 9:57 AM Exeter Central (EXC) | 1 transfer | |
C23731+ P09758 | On time 8:45 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h48 | 10:33 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 transfer | |
C23731 | On time 8:45 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h01 | 9:46 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P08910 | On time 8:56 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h35 | 10:31 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P08271 | On time 9:09 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h59 | 10:08 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P08271 · P09758 | On time 9:09 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h24 | 10:33 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 transfer | |
P08271 · P09001 | On time 9:09 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h09 | 10:18 AM Exeter Central (EXC) | 1 transfer | |
C23735+ P09762 | On time 9:45 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h47 | 11:32 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 transfer | |
C23735+ P09003 | On time 9:45 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h09 | 10:54 AM Exeter Central (EXC) | 1 transfer | |
C23735 | On time 9:45 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h59 | 10:44 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P08911 | On time 9:57 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h35 | 11:32 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
V36614+ L47528 | On time 10:09 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h19 | 11:28 AM Exeter Central (EXC) | 1 transfer | |
V36614 · P09762 | On time 10:09 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h23 | 11:32 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 transfer | |
C03775+ P09766 | On time 10:45 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h47 | 12:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 transfer | |
C03775+ P09006 | On time 10:45 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h09 | 11:54 AM Exeter Central (EXC) | 1 transfer | |
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CrossCountry as well as Great Western Rail, Cross Country and first_great_western offer trains services from Bristol to Exeter. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Bristol to Exeter.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol to Exeter
Trains from Bristol to Exeter run on average 20 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:42, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 64 miles (104 km) distance in 57m.
Distance 64 miles (104 km) |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 57m |
First train 00:42 |
Last train 23:50 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western from Bristol to Exeter trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Bristol and Exeter from $8 (€6). 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 to Exeter
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Exeter 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bristol to Exeter
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step Free Category B1 Station Step free access available to both platforms. Please note that access to the platforms is via steep ramps. 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 public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station entrance.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Bristol - bus stop outside ASDA East Street. Towards Weston super Mare, bus stop on Dalby Avenue by Artworks
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category B1 station - step free access available to both platforms via ramp and choice of drop off points, however adjacent car parks need to be used for full step free access. 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 taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Located on both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of Whiteladies Road outside Clifton Down Shopping Centre
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A - Step free access is available to the platform via a ramp & Bridge from the station car park. 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 not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the station forecourt over the footbridge
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:50 - 18:15 Saturday 07:50 - 18:15 Sunday 09:30 - 16:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - Both platforms can be accessed via lifts from the main station entrance
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop at the front of the station on Queens Street
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:40 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 07:30 - 20:40 Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Weekdays (Mon-Fri) 08:45 - 19:40, Saturday 08:45 - 18:30 Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 5. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and adjacent entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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