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Trip Overview

The average bus between Exeter Central and Bristol Temple Meads takes 4h 13m and the fastest bus takes 2h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Exeter Central to Bristol Temple Meads. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 13m
Duration
78 mi
Distance
£16
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Exeter Central to Bristol Temple Meads bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Exeter Central and Bristol Temple Meads. The earliest departure is at 1:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter Central is at 12:25 PM which arrives into Bristol Temple Meads at 2:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Exeter and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    FlixBusKempsford Transport UK Ltd7h 26m • 1 change
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    FlixBusKempsford Transport UK Ltd2h 41m • 1 change
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    FlixBusKempsford Transport UK Ltd2h 31m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    FlixBusKempsford Transport UK Ltd7h 26m • 1 change
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    FlixBusKempsford Transport UK Ltd2h 41m • 1 change
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    FlixBusKempsford Transport UK Ltd2h 31m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    FlixBusFirst Bristol, Bath & the West7h 45m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFirst Bristol, Bath & the West3h 26m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFirst Bristol, Bath & the West2h 57m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFirst Bristol, Bath & the West2h 58m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    FlixBusKempsford Transport UK Ltd7h 26m • 1 change
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    FlixBusKempsford Transport UK Ltd2h 41m • 1 change
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    FlixBusKempsford Transport UK Ltd2h 31m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    FlixBusKempsford Transport UK Ltd7h 26m • 1 change
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    FlixBusKempsford Transport UK Ltd2h 41m • 1 change
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    FlixBusKempsford Transport UK Ltd2h 31m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter Central to Bristol Temple Meads? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Exeter Central to Bristol Temple Meads.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 77.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Exeter Central, England and Bristol Temple Meads, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £9–14 and the journey takes 2h 15m. National Express also services this route 3 times a day.

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