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Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter trains

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The average train between Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter takes 1h 14m and the fastest train takes 56 min. There is an hourly train service from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 14m
Duration
75 mi
Distance
£40
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol Temple Meads is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Exeter at 1:18 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    train train 1h 32m • Direct
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    train train 1h 32m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    train train 1h 22m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    train train 1h 22m • Direct
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    train train 56 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    train train 1h 32m • Direct
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    train train 1h 22m • Direct
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    train train 1h 27m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    train train 1h 32m • Direct
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    train train 1h 22m • Direct
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    train train 1h 27m • Direct
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    train train 56 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter? 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.

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  • Distance: 75.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 14m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route hourly.

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