There are 6 ways to get from Bristol to Exeter (Station) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
1h 24m£36–68Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Bristol to Exeter75.4 mi
1h 54m£6–12Bus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus Uk087 / ...
2h 15m£8–35Train via Exeter (Station)
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
1h 26m£30–65Train #2
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to St James Park (Devon)train Bristol Temple Meads - Exmouth
1h 56m£35–70Drive 75.1 mi
- Drive from Bristol to Exeter (Station)car 75.1 mi
1h 28m£19–27
Bristol to Exeter (Station) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Exeter (Station) is to rideshare which costs £6 - £12 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Exeter (Station) is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £35 - £70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bristol Bus Station station and arriving at Exeter. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Exeter St Davids. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.
The distance between Bristol and Exeter (Station) is 77 miles. The road distance is 75.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Exeter (Station) without a car is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £35 - £70.
It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Bristol to Exeter (Station), including transfers.
Bristol to Exeter (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bristol to Exeter (Station) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Exeter (Station) is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £35 and takes 2h 15m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Exeter (Station), England?
Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeter every 4 hours. Tickets cost £8–15 and the journey takes 2h 15m. National Express also services this route 5 times a day.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to St James Park (Devon)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bristol to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to Exeter (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Exeter station.
Bristol to Exeter (Station) train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at St James Park (Devon) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Exeter (Station) is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Bristol to Exeter (Station).
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