How to travel from Bath to Exeter

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Compare train and bus for Bath to Exeter

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bath to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 54m. 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 €25, while a train costs an average of €32.

Distance: 67 miles (109 km)

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Driving

€32

Average price

€25

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Cheapest

€24

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 54m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 24m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 48m

Average total duration

2h 18m

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30m

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2h 1m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

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National Express

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bath to Exeter is a bus with an average price of €25.

This is compared to other travel options from Bath to Exeter:

A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bath to Exeter costing on average €32.

The fastest way to travel from Bath to Exeter is by train with an average journey time of 1h 54m.

Other travel options to Exeter take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 48m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bath and Exeter including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bath to Exeter among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 37m sooner (1h 24m by train vs 2h 1m by car). Tickets start at around €32 compared to roughly €24 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.

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from Bath to Exeter

How to get from Bath to Exeter by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bath to Exeter is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National Express
    1:35 PM3h50
    Bath
    5:25 PMExeter
    241One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National Express
    1:35 PM3h50
    Bath
    5:25 PMExeter
    241One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    1:35 PM3h50
    Bath
    5:25 PMExeter
    241One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • National Express
    12:18 PM4h17
    Bath
    4:35 PMExeter
    251One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    8:26 AM4h24
    Bath
    12:50 PMExeter
    251One-way
    0 transfers
  • National Express
    9:45 PM4h10
    Bath
    1:55 AMExeter
    281One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bath to Exeter

Travel to Exeter easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bath to Exeter.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bath and Exeter including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bath to Exeter is a bus with an average price of €25.

This is compared to other travel options from Bath to Exeter:

A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bath to Exeter costing on average €32.

The fastest way to travel from Bath to Exeter is by train with an average journey time of 1h 54m.

Other travel options to Exeter take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 48m.

The distance from Bath to Exeter is approximately 67 miles (109 km).
The average frequency per day from Bath to Exeter is:
  • Around 19 trains per day.
  • Around 14 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bath and Exeter as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bath to Exeter:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bath Spa (BTH) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
  • Buses mostly depart from Bath, Bus Station and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bath to Exeter, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Exeter by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Exeter by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bath to Exeter with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway (GWR).
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Bath to Exeter often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Manchester, Bristol Airport, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Exeter and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Exeter to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Exeter allows visitors to explore the city's historic sites, such as Exeter Cathedral, the Royal Albert Memorial Museum, and the Quayside, while also enjoying local dining and shopping experiences.

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