The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£36
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 £36 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 58 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.
G664726:400h57Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)7:37Exeter St Davids (EXD)£161One-way0 changes
G01161_G6647719:500h57Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)20:47Exeter St Davids (EXD)£161One-way0 changes
G15183 · W3477123:484h26Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)4:14Exeter St Davids (EXD)£171One-way1 change
G011308:110h57Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:08Exeter St Davids (EXD)£181One-way0 changes
G011318:451h01Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:46Exeter St Davids (EXD)£181One-way0 changes
G011308:110h57Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)9:08Exeter St Davids (EXD)£181One-way0 changes
G664726:400h57Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)7:37Exeter St Davids (EXD)£161One-way0 changes
G01161_G6647719:500h57Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)20:47Exeter St Davids (EXD)£161One-way0 changes
G0116621:450h57Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)22:42Exeter St Davids (EXD)£211One-way0 changes
G0115317:450h58Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)18:43Exeter St Davids (EXD)£271One-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 £7.
Distance: 105 km
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1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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 today, Wednesday 12 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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G15185 | On time 9:57 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h35 | 11:32 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01135 | On time 10:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h59 | 11:44 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15186 | On time 10:55 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h37 | 12:32 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01138 | On time 11:13 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h12 | 12:25 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01140 | On time 11:42 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h02 | 12:44 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15187 | On time 11:55 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h36 | 13:31 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29862 | On time 12:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h59 | 13:44 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15188 | On time 12:56 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h36 | 14:32 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29868 | On time 13:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h59 | 14:44 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y41669 | On time 13:58 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h34 | 15:32 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29873 | On time 14:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h59 | 15:44 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15189 | On time 14:55 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h26 | 16:21 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01148 | On time 15:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h59 | 16:44 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29884 | On time 16:44 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h02 | 17:46 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01150 | On time 17:12 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h00 | 18:12 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01153 | On time 17:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h58 | 18:43 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01154 | On time 18:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h05 | 19:50 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y41684 | On time 18:57 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h32 | 20:29 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01161_G66477 | 19:50 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h57 | 20:47 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15192 | On time 19:54 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h31 | 21:25 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29909 | On time 20:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h00 | 21:45 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01166 | On time 21:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h57 | 22:42 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15194 | On time 22:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h47 | 23:47 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15199 | On time 23:05 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h35 | 0:40 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15183 | On time 23:48 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h29 | 1:17 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15183 · W34771 | On time 23:48 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h37 | 4:25 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
| Thursday 13 August | |||||
Y41855 | 5:04 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h32 | 6:36 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15179 | 5:22 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h22 | 6:44 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15440 | 5:55 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h27 | 7:22 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G66472 | 6:40 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h57 | 7:37 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15180 | 6:47 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h21 | 8:08 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15181 · G14977 | 7:03 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h41 | 8:44 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 1 change | |
G14977 | 7:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h06 | 8:44 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15182 | 7:52 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h42 | 9:34 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01130 | 8:11 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h57 | 9:08 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01131 | 8:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h01 | 9:46 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15184 | 8:56 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 1h35 | 10:31 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01133 | 9:45 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 0h59 | 10:44 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
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 £7 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 £7 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 57m |
First train 5:34 |
Last train 23:48 |
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High Season Apr - Jun |
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Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Exeter St Davids (EXD) from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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)
Most Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) trains use the Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids station pair. Use this guide to compare Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Exeter St Davids (EXD) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Bristol Temple Meads from Bristol city centre
Bristol Temple Meads train station facilities and services
Bristol Temple Meads has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Upper Crust, Pumpkin Café, Hart's Bakery
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located near Platform 3.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 06:45 - 21:30. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bristol Temple Meads: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bristol Temple Meads: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators. .
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center, Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center.
Getting to Exeter St Davids from Exeter city centre
Exeter St Davids is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
Exeter St Davids train station facilities and services
Exeter St Davids has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Exeter St Davids.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter St Davids. ATMs are available at Exeter St Davids.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Exeter St Davids.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Exeter St Davids: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Exeter St Davids: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter St Davids: 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.
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