Next train departures

Next departures for Bristol to Exeter on August 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:11am	Bristol Temple Meads	57m	9:08am	Exeter St David's	Cheapest
Train	8:11am	Bristol Temple Meads	57m	9:08am	Exeter St David's	Fastest
Train	7:32am	Bristol Parkway	2h 2m	9:34am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	8:45am	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 1m	9:46am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	7:32am	Bristol Parkway	2h 2m	9:34am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	8:45am	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 1m	9:46am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	7:52am	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 42m	9:34am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	3:45pm	Bristol Temple Meads	59m	4:44pm	Exeter St David's	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Exeter on August 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:11am	Bristol Temple Meads	57m	9:08am	Exeter St David's	CheapestFastest
Train	7:32am	Bristol Parkway	2h 2m	9:34am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	8:11am	Bristol Temple Meads	57m	9:08am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	7:32am	Bristol Parkway	2h 2m	9:34am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	8:45am	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 1m	9:46am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	7:38am	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 6m	8:44am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	8:45am	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 1m	9:46am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	7:38am	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 6m	8:44am	Exeter St David's	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Exeter on August 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:14am	Bristol Temple Meads	57m	9:11am	Exeter St David's	Cheapest
Train	7:35am	Bristol Temple Meads	56m	8:31am	Exeter St David's	Fastest
Train	7:15am	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 37m	8:52am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	8:14am	Bristol Temple Meads	57m	9:11am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	7:15am	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 37m	8:52am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	8:45am	Bristol Temple Meads	1h	9:45am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	7:35am	Bristol Temple Meads	56m	8:31am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	8:45am	Bristol Temple Meads	1h	9:45am	Exeter St David's	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Exeter on August 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:44am	Bristol Temple Meads	57m	9:41am	Exeter St David's	CheapestFastest
Train	7:54am	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 21m	9:15am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	8:44am	Bristol Temple Meads	57m	9:41am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	7:54am	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 21m	9:15am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	9:50am	Bristol Temple Meads	1h	10:50am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	9:50am	Bristol Temple Meads	1h	10:50am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	9:55am	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 35m	11:30am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	9:55am	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 35m	11:30am	Exeter St David's	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Exeter on August 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:11am	Bristol Temple Meads	57m	9:08am	Exeter St David's	CheapestFastest
Train	7:32am	Bristol Parkway	2h 2m	9:34am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	8:11am	Bristol Temple Meads	57m	9:08am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	7:32am	Bristol Parkway	2h 2m	9:34am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	8:45am	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 1m	9:46am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	7:38am	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 6m	8:44am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	8:45am	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 1m	9:46am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	7:38am	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 6m	8:44am	Exeter St David's	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Exeter on August 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:11am	Bristol Temple Meads	57m	9:08am	Exeter St David's	Cheapest
Train	8:11am	Bristol Temple Meads	57m	9:08am	Exeter St David's	Fastest
Train	7:32am	Bristol Parkway	2h 2m	9:34am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	8:45am	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 1m	9:46am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	7:32am	Bristol Parkway	2h 2m	9:34am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	8:45am	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 1m	9:46am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	7:38am	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 6m	8:44am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	3:45pm	Bristol Temple Meads	59m	4:44pm	Exeter St David's	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Exeter on August 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:11am	Bristol Temple Meads	57m	9:08am	Exeter St David's	CheapestFastest
Train	7:32am	Bristol Parkway	2h 2m	9:34am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	8:11am	Bristol Temple Meads	57m	9:08am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	7:32am	Bristol Parkway	2h 2m	9:34am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	8:45am	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 1m	9:46am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	7:38am	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 6m	8:44am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	8:45am	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 1m	9:46am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	7:38am	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 6m	8:44am	Exeter St David's	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Exeter on August 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:11am	Bristol Temple Meads	57m	9:08am	Exeter St David's	CheapestFastest
Train	7:32am	Bristol Parkway	2h 2m	9:34am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	8:11am	Bristol Temple Meads	57m	9:08am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	7:32am	Bristol Parkway	2h 2m	9:34am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	8:11am	Bristol Temple Meads	57m	9:08am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	7:38am	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 6m	8:44am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	8:45am	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 1m	9:46am	Exeter St David's	No tags
Train	7:38am	Bristol Temple Meads	1h 6m	8:44am	Exeter St David's	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:34 PM BST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Bristol to Exeter

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Exeter. The journey takes about 2 hours, and with fares starting at just RUB 689, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

47bus per day

2hAverage Duration

98 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceRUB 689 - RUB 2,974	Average Duration2h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceRUB 1,117 - RUB 8,593	Average Duration1h 2m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Bristol and Exeter?

Bristol

A
Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
Marlborough St, Bristol, City of Bristol BS1, UK
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B
Filton
594 Filton Ave, Bristol BS7 0QQ, UK

Exeter

A
Polsloe Bridge
Polsloe Bridge, Exeter EX1 2SA, UK
B
Newcourt
Newcourt, Exeter EX2 7AS, UK

Train companies

CrossCountry

4.2/548 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.0

Wi‑Fi3.6

Based on 48 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at RUB 1,117

CrossCountry Bristol Exeter recent customer reviews

Very smooth, clean carriage inside but the windows could do with a clean outside

John G.

September 19, 2023

Great Western Railway

3.9/545 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.8

Wi‑Fi4.1

GB train companies:FlixTrain, RegioJet, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern, ScotRail, Transpennine Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bristol to Exeter by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Bristol to Exeter?
The cheapest train tickets from Bristol to Exeter start at RUB 1,117. The average price for this train route is around RUB 4,701. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Bristol to Exeter?
The average train trip from Bristol to Exeter takes 1h 2m and covers 105 km. The quickest train gets you there in 56m and is operated by Great Western Railway.
Which train operators serve the Bristol to Exeter route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 12 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, Great Western Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bristol to Exeter?
The earliest train from Bristol to Exeter departs at 7:15am. The latest train departs at 11:48pm.
What is the best train operator from Bristol to Exeter?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 48 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Bristol to Exeter?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Great Western Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Bristol to Exeter?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Great Western Railway, with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Bristol to Exeter?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Great Western Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

08-04

RUB 1,907

08-05

RUB 1,908

Today

RUB 1,275

08-07

RUB 1,245

08-08

RUB 1,245

08-09

RUB 1,245

08-10

RUB 1,245

08-11

RUB 1,245

The cheapest trip from Bristol to Exeter was searched and found on Aug 7, 2026 with a price of RUB 1,245

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Bristol to Exeter, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from RUB 1,245 to RUB 8,167 for a train ticket from Bristol to Exeter based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at RUB 1,245 which is on 2026-08-07.

Usually Great Western Railway will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.