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Compare train for Backwell to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Backwell to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, while a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 58 miles (94 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Backwell to Exeter
Compare the available ways to get from Backwell to Exeter, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Backwell to Exeter:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Backwell to Exeter costing on average $41.
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 9m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (1h 25m by train vs 1h 28m by car). Tickets start at around $41 compared to roughly $26 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Backwell to Exeter
How to get from Backwell to Exeter by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Backwell to Exeter is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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3:05 PM 1h16 Backwell 4:21 PM Exeter $84 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:05 PM 1h16 Backwell 4:21 PM Exeter $84 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:05 PM 1h16 Backwell 4:21 PM Exeter $84 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:05 AM 1h17 Backwell 7:22 AM Exeter $84 1 One-way 0 transfers8:08 PM 1h17 Backwell 9:25 PM Exeter $84 1 One-way 0 transfers7:11 PM 1h18 Backwell 8:29 PM Exeter $84 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Backwell to Exeter:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Backwell to Exeter costing on average $41.
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 9m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Backwell and Exeter as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nailsea & Backwell (NLS) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange) and arrive in Exeter, Honiton Road.
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Exeter by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Exeter by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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