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How to get from Exeter to Backwell by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Exeter to Backwell is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:45 PM1h30Cullompton, Station Road10:15 PMBristol, Airport Bus Station$121One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus8:45 PM1h30Cullompton, Station Road10:15 PMBristol, Airport Bus Station$121One-way0 transfers
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G154935:47 AM1h13Exeter St Davids (EXD)7:00 AMNailsea & Backwell (NLS)$301One-way0 transfers
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C47985 · G148986:40 AM1h33St James' Park (SJP)8:13 AMNailsea & Backwell (NLS)$331One-way1 transfer
C47991 · G154958:21 AM1h41St James' Park (SJP)10:02 AMNailsea & Backwell (NLS)$431One-way1 transfer
C47995 · G154969:20 AM1h45St James' Park (SJP)11:05 AMNailsea & Backwell (NLS)$431One-way1 transfer
FlixBus7:10 AM1h40Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court8:50 AMBristol, Airport Bus Station$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:05 PM1h45Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court6:50 PMBristol, Airport Bus Station$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:25 PM1h50Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court10:15 PMBristol, Airport Bus Station$121One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Exeter to Backwell
Travel to Backwell 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 Exeter to Backwell.

There are 2 options to travel between Exeter and Backwell including taking a train and bus.
The distance from Exeter to Backwell is approximately 58 miles (94 km).
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Exeter to Backwell:
- Trains mostly depart from St James' Park (SJP) and arrive in Nailsea & Backwell (NLS).
- Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Honiton Road and arrive in Bristol, Airport (Public Transport Interchange).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Exeter to Backwell, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Backwell by bus.
- Travel with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Backwell by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Exeter to Backwell with the following travel companies:
- 0 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Great Western Railway (GWR).
Omio customers who travel from Exeter to Backwell often also extend their vacation to go to London, Reading station (RDG), Stratford, Cardiff, Exmouth. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Backwell and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Backwell to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Typically, one to two days in Backwell is sufficient to explore the village's local attractions and enjoy the surrounding countryside.
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