The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
57 m
Average duration
57 m
Trains per day
38
Distance
105 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 38 trains that leave Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) for Exeter St Davids (EXD) every day 36 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 105 km distance in an average of 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 57 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
C748966:400h57Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)7:37Exeter St Davids (EXD)£161One-way0 changes
C75094_C7512619:500h57Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)20:47Exeter St Davids (EXD)£161One-way0 changes
P31370 · P2995323:484h25Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)4:13Exeter St Davids (EXD)£171One-way1 change
C7545910:450h59Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)11:44Exeter St Davids (EXD)£181One-way0 changes
C751339:450h59Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)10:44Exeter St Davids (EXD)£181One-way0 changes
C748488:110h57Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:08Exeter St Davids (EXD)£181One-way0 changes
C748966:400h57Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)7:37Exeter St Davids (EXD)£161One-way0 changes
C75094_C7512619:500h57Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)20:47Exeter St Davids (EXD)£161One-way0 changes
C7268817:120h57Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)18:09Exeter St Davids (EXD)£421One-way0 changes
C7509821:450h57Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)22:42Exeter St Davids (EXD)£231One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 105 km
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Live departures
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) trains for tomorrow, Thursday 14 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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P22980 | 5:02 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h34 | 6:36 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
P31575 | 5:22 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h22 | 6:44 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
P22964 | 5:55 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h27 | 7:22 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
C74896 | 6:40 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h57 | 7:37 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
P31363 | 6:47 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h21 | 8:08 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
P22981 · P22660 | 7:03 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h41 | 8:44 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
P22660 | 7:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h06 | 8:44 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
P31367 | 7:52 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h42 | 9:34 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
C74848 | 8:11 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h57 | 9:08 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
C75054 | 8:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h01 | 9:46 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
P22982 | 8:56 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h35 | 10:31 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
C75133 | 9:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h59 | 10:44 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
P22983 | 9:57 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h35 | 11:32 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
C75459 | 10:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h59 | 11:44 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
P22984 | 10:55 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h37 | 12:32 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
C72656 | 11:13 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h12 | 12:25 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
C75192 | 11:41 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h03 | 12:44 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
P22985 | 11:55 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h36 | 13:31 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
C75082 | 12:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h59 | 13:44 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
P22986 | 12:56 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h36 | 14:32 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
C75084 | 13:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h59 | 14:44 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
P22987 | 13:58 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h34 | 15:32 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
C75118 | 14:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h59 | 15:44 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
P22988 | 14:55 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h26 | 16:21 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
C75121 | 15:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h59 | 16:44 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
C75088 | 16:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h01 | 17:46 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
C72688 | 17:12 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h57 | 18:09 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
C74726 | 17:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h58 | 18:43 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
C75091 | 18:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h05 | 19:50 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
P22992 | 18:57 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h32 | 20:29 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
C75094_C75126 | 19:50 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h57 | 20:47 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
P22993 | 19:53 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h32 | 21:25 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
C75096 | 20:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h00 | 21:45 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
C75098 | 21:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h57 | 22:42 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
P23003 | 22:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h47 | 23:47 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
P31417 | 23:05 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h35 | 0:40 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
P31370 | 23:48 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h29 | 1:17 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
P31370 · P29953 | 23:48 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h25 | 4:13 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
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Overview: Train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:34, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 105 km distance in 57m.
Distance 105 km |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 57m |
First train 5:34 |
Last train 23:48 |
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FAQs: Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Exeter St Davids (EXD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Exeter St Davids (EXD)
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:40 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 07:30 - 20:40 Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Weekdays (Mon-Fri) 08:45 - 19:40, Saturday 08:45 - 18:30 Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - All platforms can be accessed via Lifts from the sole main station entrance. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 5. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and adjacent entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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