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Exeter Central to Bristol Temple Meads trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter Central and Bristol Temple Meads takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 56 min. There is an hourly train service 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.

1h 10m
Duration
76 mi
Distance
£40
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Exeter Central to Bristol Temple Meads train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter Central and Bristol Temple Meads. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter Central is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Bristol Temple Meads at 12:03 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 1h 26m • Direct
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    train train 59 min • Direct
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    train train 58 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 29m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 1h 31m • Direct
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    train train 59 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 33m • Direct
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    train train 1h 6m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 1h 31m • Direct
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    train train 59 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 33m • Direct
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    train train 1h 6m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 1h 31m • Direct
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    train train 57 min • Direct
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    train train 56 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 21m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 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 57 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 22m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 1h 31m • Direct
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    train train 59 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 33m • Direct
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    train train 1h 6m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 1h 31m • Direct
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    train train 59 min • Direct
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    train train 1h 33m • Direct
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    train train 1h 6m • Direct
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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: 75.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 10m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 57 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route hourly.

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