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National Trust house-museum with unusual 16-sided design, interiors, and collections. One of the area's most distinctive historic visitor attractions.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol to Exmouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol to Exmouth will cost around €19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €19.
It's difficult to get from Bristol to Exmouth without transferring at least once.
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Trains from Bristol to Exmouth run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €14 but you can travel from only €8 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:22, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 67 miles (109 km) distance in 1h 25m.
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Bristol to Exmouth.
The table below shows live departures for Bristol to Exmouth trains for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G01130+ Y41870 | 8:11 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h38 | 9:49 AM Exmouth station (EXM) | 1 transfer | |
G01131+ Y41873 | 8:45 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h35 | 10:20 AM Exmouth station (EXM) | 1 transfer | |
G01133+ Y80241 | 9:45 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h32 | 11:17 AM Exmouth station (EXM) | 1 transfer | |
G01135+ Y80248 | 10:45 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h32 | 12:17 PM Exmouth station (EXM) | 1 transfer | |
G01140+ Y80254 | 11:42 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h35 | 1:17 PM Exmouth station (EXM) | 1 transfer | |
W29862+ Y80260 | 12:45 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h32 | 2:17 PM Exmouth station (EXM) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bristol to Exmouth with CrossCountry and Great Western Railway. Night trains available on this route with Great Western Railway. High-speed trains available on this route with Great Western Railway. Regional trains available on this route with Great Western Railway. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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National Trust house-museum with unusual 16-sided design, interiors, and collections. One of the area's most distinctive historic visitor attractions.
Fine art museum in Exeter with changing exhibitions and an important regional collection. Good for visitors wanting a broader Devon culture day.
Small local museum covering Exmouth's seaside, maritime, and social history. A useful introduction to the town's past and community identity.
Long sandy beach and promenade ideal for seaside walks, swimming, and views across Lyme Bay. It is Exmouth's essential outdoor attraction.
Scenic walking route along red sandstone cliffs east of town. The path delivers some of the best coastal views in the Exmouth area.
Clifftop gardens with formal planting, dramatic sea views, and access to the South West Coast Path. A classic Exmouth viewpoint and walking spot.
Freshly landed crab from the Exe estuary and nearby coast, prized for sweet meat and served simply in sandwiches, salads, or dressed platters.
A classic Devon cream tea of scones, jam, and clotted cream. In Devon, the cream traditionally goes on before the jam.
Small mussels from the River Exe estuary, known for their salty-sweet flavour and long local shellfish tradition.
Long-running local favourite for hearty breakfasts, lunches, cakes, and cream teas in a casual café setting.
Popular seafront restaurant and fish bar known for fresh seafood, classic fish and chips, and relaxed coastal dining.
Well-regarded restaurant on Exmouth Marina serving modern British dishes with estuary views and a polished but welcoming feel.
Moderate for a UK seaside town; stays rise in summer, dining is mid-priced, and local buses are fairly affordable for visitors.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis and leave small change in cafes only if desired.
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Exmouth Railway Station -> Exmouth Town Centre
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Exmouth.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol to Exmouth 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 Exmouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bristol to Exmouth trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Exmouth station pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol and Exmouth train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
Exmouth is 1 km from Exmouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Exmouth has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Exmouth.
Wi-Fi is available at Exmouth.
Ticket office support is available at Exmouth.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Exmouth: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Exmouth: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Exmouth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - This station has step free access to the platform. Only one platform in use. 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Check train stations information for Bristol and Exmouth, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.