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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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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€11 Average price Cheapest | €26 Average price |
2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Bristol to Exeter by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Exeter is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Bristol 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 Bristol to Exeter.
There are 2 travel options from Bristol to Exeter: bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Exeter from Bristol is by taking a bus, which costs on average $6 (€5).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Bristol to Exeter:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Bristol to Exeter costing on average $9 (€8).
The fastest way to get to Exeter from Bristol is by train with an average travel time of 57 min.
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 1 h 45 min.
The distance is approximately 64 miles (104 km) from Bristol to Exeter.
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Exeter is:
- 50 buses a day.
- 18 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Bristol and Exeter as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Bristol to Exeter:
- Most travelers board their bus from Bristol, Airport and arrive in Exeter, Honiton Road Park and Ride.
- Most travelers who purchase a train ticket from Bristol to Exeter depart from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids.
The following travel companies offer services from Bristol to Exeter:
- Megabus, National Express or FlixBus can take you to Exeter by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Bristol to Exeter for $6 (€5).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country or first_great_western for trains to Exeter. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for CrossCountry Bristol to Exeter tickets on Omio for $9 (€8).
Yes, there are direct routes from Bristol to Exeter with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Exeter with Megabus or FlixBus with 47 direct buses per day.
- You'll find 4 direct trains a day to Exeter with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country or first_great_western.
Direct services to Exeter tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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