The average train between Bristol and Exeter Central takes 1h 14m and the fastest train takes 55 min. There is an hourly train service from Bristol to Exeter Central. 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 Central. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Exeter Central at 1:17 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 Central station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 14m.
Bristol to Exeter Central train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Exeter Central train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Bristol to Exeter Central train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Bristol and Exeter Central is 104.1 km. The road distance is 122 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 58 min. Great Western Railway (GWR) also services this route hourly.
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