How much does a train ticket cost from Exeter to Bristol?

The cheapest train tickets from Exeter to Bristol start from £8. The average price for this train route is around £43. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Exeter to Bristol?

The average train journey time from Exeter to Bristol is 1h 13m, covering a distance of 70 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 57m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Exeter to Bristol route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 30 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry , Great Western Railway .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Exeter to Bristol?

The earliest train from Exeter to Bristol departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 22:43.

Which is the best train operator from Exeter to Bristol?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Exeter to Bristol?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Exeter to Bristol?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Great Western Railway , with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Exeter to Bristol?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Great Western Railway , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Train Exeter to Bristol from £8

Next train departures

Next departures from Exeter to Bristol on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:20	Exeter St David's	1h 7m	08:27	Bristol Temple Meads	Cheapest
Train	08:27	Exeter St David's	57m	09:24	Bristol Temple Meads	Fastest
Train	07:20	Exeter St David's	1h 7m	08:27	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	07:44	Exeter St David's	1h 4m	08:48	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	07:44	Exeter St David's	1h 4m	08:48	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags

Next departures from Exeter to Bristol on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:27	Exeter St David's	57m	08:24	Bristol Temple Meads	Cheapest
Train	07:27	Exeter St David's	57m	08:24	Bristol Temple Meads	Fastest
Train	07:00	Exeter St David's	1h 7m	08:07	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	08:27	Exeter St David's	57m	09:24	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	07:00	Exeter St David's	1h 7m	08:07	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags

Next departures from Exeter to Bristol on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:27	Exeter St David's	57m	16:24	Bristol Temple Meads	Cheapest
Train	10:27	Exeter St David's	57m	11:24	Bristol Temple Meads	Fastest
Train	07:59	Exeter St David's	1h 32m	09:31	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	10:27	Exeter St David's	57m	11:24	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	08:30	Exeter St David's	1h 3m	09:33	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags

Next departures from Exeter to Bristol on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:27	Exeter St David's	58m	16:25	Bristol Temple Meads	CheapestFastest
Train	07:20	Exeter St David's	1h 7m	08:27	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	07:52	Exeter St David's	1h 28m	09:20	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	07:20	Exeter St David's	1h 7m	08:27	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	07:52	Exeter St David's	1h 28m	09:20	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags

Next departures from Exeter to Bristol on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:20	Exeter St David's	1h 7m	08:27	Bristol Temple Meads	Cheapest
Train	15:27	Exeter St David's	58m	16:25	Bristol Temple Meads	Fastest
Train	07:20	Exeter St David's	1h 7m	08:27	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	07:52	Exeter St David's	1h 28m	09:20	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	07:52	Exeter St David's	1h 28m	09:20	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags

Next departures from Exeter to Bristol on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:20	Exeter St David's	1h 7m	08:27	Bristol Temple Meads	Cheapest
Train	15:27	Exeter St David's	58m	16:25	Bristol Temple Meads	Fastest
Train	07:20	Exeter St David's	1h 7m	08:27	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	07:52	Exeter St David's	1h 28m	09:20	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	07:52	Exeter St David's	1h 28m	09:20	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags

Next departures from Exeter to Bristol on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:20	Exeter St David's	1h 7m	08:27	Bristol Temple Meads	Cheapest
Train	15:27	Exeter St David's	58m	16:25	Bristol Temple Meads	Fastest
Train	07:20	Exeter St David's	1h 7m	08:27	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	07:52	Exeter St David's	1h 28m	09:20	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags
Train	07:52	Exeter St David's	1h 28m	09:20	Bristol Temple Meads	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 19:57 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Exeter to Bristol

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bristol. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 30mAverage duration

66 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£7 - £32	Average duration1h 55m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£8 - £75	Average duration1h 13m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£9 - £13	Average duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

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

Exeter

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

Bristol

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

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Great Western Railway

4/542 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi4

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Exeter to Bristol by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Exeter to Bristol?
The cheapest train tickets from Exeter to Bristol start from £8. The average price for this train route is around £43. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Exeter to Bristol?
The average train journey time from Exeter to Bristol is 1h 13m, covering a distance of 70 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 57m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Exeter to Bristol route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 30 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, Great Western Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Exeter to Bristol?
The earliest train from Exeter to Bristol departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 22:43.
Which is the best train operator from Exeter to Bristol?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Exeter to Bristol?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Exeter to Bristol?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Great Western Railway, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Exeter to Bristol?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Great Western Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 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

09/12

£16

10/12

£16

Today

£16

12/12

£21

13/12

£18

14/12

£18

15/12

£18

16/12

£18

The cheapest trip from Exeter to Bristol was searched and found on 9 Dec 2025 with a price of £16

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

You can expect to pay from £16 to £72 for a train ticket from Exeter to Bristol based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £18, which is on 2025-12-13.

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.