Bristol to Exeter by train
Bristol Temple Meads → Exeter St Davids
Trains link Bristol (Bristol Temple Meads) and Exeter (Exeter St Davids) in about 57 min at best, with no changes needed.
- Fastest
- ≈ 57 min
- Typical
- ≈ 1h 06m
- Direct trains
- Yes
- Fewest changes
- 0
- Operators
- CrossCountry, GWR

How long does the train from Bristol to Exeter take?
The fastest trains cover Bristol to Exeter in about 57 min; a typical journey takes around 1h 06m.
Is there a direct train from Bristol to Exeter?
Yes: direct trains run between Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids.
Legendary routes through Bristol or Exeter
- Great Western Main Line London → Bristol
- Dartmoor Line Exeter → Okehampton
- Tarka Line Exeter → Barnstaple
- West of England line London → Exeter
More trains from Bristol
- Bristol → Bath ≈ 11 min · direct
- Bristol → Cardiff ≈ 51 min · direct
- Bristol → Birmingham ≈ 1h 19m · direct
- Bristol → London ≈ 1h 52m
- Bristol → Manchester ≈ 2h 54m · direct
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Journey figures are typical values sampled from public European schedule data; exact times vary by day. Always check the operator when booking.