The average train between Bristol and Exeter takes 1h 14m and the fastest train takes 56 min. There is an hourly train service from Bristol to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bristol and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Exeter at 1:22 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.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bristol station and arriving at Exeter station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 14m.
Bristol to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Exeter train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Bristol to Exeter train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Bristol and Exeter is 104.1 km. The road distance is 121 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 58 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route hourly.