The cheapest and fastest trains from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
57 m
Average duration
57 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
105 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 38 trains that leave Exeter St Davids (EXD) for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) on Fri, May 29, 35 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 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 Fri, May 29 the slowest trains will take 58 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.
G009287:28 PM0h57Exeter St Davids (EXD)8:25 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$211One-way0 transfers
G668299:14 PM1h02Exeter St Davids (EXD)10:16 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$241One-way0 transfers
G010627:20 AM1h06Exeter St Davids (EXD)8:26 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$311One-way0 transfers
G010606:25 AM1h01Exeter St Davids (EXD)7:26 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$311One-way0 transfers
G0086510:56 AM0h59Exeter St Davids (EXD)11:55 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$521One-way0 transfers
G0106910:27 AM0h57Exeter St Davids (EXD)11:24 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$581One-way0 transfers
G00869_G010679:27 AM0h57Exeter St Davids (EXD)10:24 AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$581One-way0 transfers
G009287:28 PM0h57Exeter St Davids (EXD)8:25 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$211One-way0 transfers
G007234:27 PM0h57Exeter St Davids (EXD)5:24 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$581One-way0 transfers
G0107412:27 PM0h58Exeter St Davids (EXD)1:25 PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)$581One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 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 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 65 miles (105 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration 1h 57m 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 Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI):
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) costing on average $29 (€23).
Other travel options to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 57m.
The journey is about 35m faster (1h 10m by train vs 1h 45m by car) and roughly $12 (€10) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($29 (€23) vs $41 (€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
Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) train times
The table below shows live departures for Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
V10401 | 5:47 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h27 | 7:14 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01060 | 6:25 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h01 | 7:26 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15035 · G15494 | 6:39 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h38 | 8:17 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
G15494 | 6:44 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h33 | 8:17 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34553 · G14898 | 6:52 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h31 | 8:23 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
G01062 | 7:20 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h06 | 8:26 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34555 · C48821 | 7:52 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h29 | 9:21 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1 transfer | |
G01064 | 8:27 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0h59 | 9:26 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15495 | 8:48 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h32 | 10:20 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00869_G01067 | 9:27 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0h57 | 10:24 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15496 | 9:50 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h27 | 11:17 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01069 | 10:27 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0h57 | 11:24 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15497 | 10:42 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h33 | 12:15 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00865 | 10:56 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0h59 | 11:55 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01073 | 11:27 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0h59 | 12:26 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15498 | 11:50 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h25 | 1:15 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01074 | 12:27 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0h58 | 1:25 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15499 | 12:45 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h31 | 2:16 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01080 | 1:27 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0h59 | 2:26 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15500 | 1:50 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h26 | 3:16 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01082 | 2:27 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0h59 | 3:26 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15501 | 2:52 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h24 | 4:16 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00894 | 3:23 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h26 | 4:49 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01083 | 3:27 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0h58 | 4:25 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15502 | 3:50 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h30 | 5:20 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00723 | 4:27 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0h57 | 5:24 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00730 | 5:27 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0h58 | 6:25 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00735 | 6:27 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h00 | 7:27 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15034 | 6:59 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h02 | 8:01 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00928 | 7:28 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0h57 | 8:25 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14913 | 7:35 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h21 | 8:56 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15506 | 7:51 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h28 | 9:19 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G66469 | 8:51 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0h59 | 9:50 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G14914 | 8:57 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0h58 | 9:55 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15508 | 9:01 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h30 | 10:31 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G66829 | 9:14 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h02 | 10:16 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15379 | 10:00 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h12 | 11:12 PM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15381 | 10:43 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1h20 | 12:03 AM Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Trains from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 22:43. The fastest train covers the 65 miles (105 km) distance in 57m.
Distance 65 miles (105 km) |
Average train duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 57m |
First train 5:25 AM |
Last train 10:43 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Exeter St Davids (EXD) and Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) from $6 (€5). 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 Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 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 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
- 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
- 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
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