Exeter to Bristol train with CrossCountry

Trains from Exeter to Bristol: Journey Details

Trains from Exeter to Bristol are operated by First Great Western and Cross Country. From Monday to Saturday, services run from around 8:00 a.m. to mid-afternoon, with four departures an hour throughout the morning but fewer after 2:00 p.m. On Sundays there are 3 departures an hour between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. All journeys require one change.

Taking the Train from Exeter

There are three stations which run trains from Exeter to Bristol. Exeter Central is situated on Queen Street in the town centre, close to Exeter College and Exeter Cathedral, and is well served by bus links which stop directly outside. The St James' Park train station is adjacent to the football stadium of the same name, home of Exeter FC, and a 10-minute walk from Clifton Hill Sports Centre. Buses routes from around the city pass near the station on Old Tiverton and Blackboy Roads. Polsloe Bridge train station is on Pinhoe Road, about 1 km from the University of Exeter. Regular bus services from the city centre stop nearby on Whipton Road.

Getting into Bristol by Train

Located on the Severn Estuary, Bristol is known for picturesque landmarks such as the Avon Gorge and the Clifton Suspension Bridge, while its other attractions include a well-stocked zoo, the Victorian steamship SS Great Britain and the At-Bristol Science Centre. Bristol Temple Meads station, the arrival point for trains from Exeter, is a 10-15 minute walk from the town centre and about 1 km west of the University of Bristol. Frequent buses run from outside the station to central destinations such as College Green and Park Street as well to the leafy suburb of Clifton. Bristol International Airport is 25 minutes away via the Flyer 330 shuttle bus which departs twice hourly from the station forecourt.