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Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter Central trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter Central takes 1h 14m and the fastest train takes 56 min. There is an hourly train service from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter Central. 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
76 mi
Distance
£40
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter Central train times

Trains run hourly between Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter Central. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol Temple Meads is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Exeter Central at 1:17 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, November 4, 2026

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    train train 1h 6m • Direct
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    train train 1h 41m • Direct
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    train train 56 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 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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Departing Friday, November 6, 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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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 1h 22m • Direct
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    train train 1h 6m • Direct
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    train train 1h 22m • Direct
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    train train 1h 37m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 1h 22m • Direct
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    train train 56 min • Direct
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    train train 1h • Direct
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    train train 1h 35m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 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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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 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 Central? 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: 75.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 14m

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