Trains from Bristol to Exeter

Bristol to Exeter train information

Which train company can I use?

The trip between Bristol, located in England and Exeter, situated in England is well connected by trains. The trains are run by the following train operators: Cross Country.

How long is the train?

There are 65 miles between the two cities and the average duration between Bristol to Exeter is around 1h20m. Train travel is most of the time the fastest way to travel to Exeter from Bristol, and it's also a greener option than driving or taking the plane.

How much does it costs?

The cheapest fare we've found for the next 180 days is £9.82 one way.

Best prices for Bristol to Exeter train tickets

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Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

The table above is based on the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the train is bought. Buying your train from Bristol to Exeter in advance should enable you to spend less for your trip.

We found tickets available from £7 when booking your ticket 7 days in advance which is 47% cheaper than the best ticket we found when buying your ticket on the day you're travelling.

Best prices for Bristol to Exeter trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Bristol and Exeter by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Exeter to Bristol and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Bristol - Exeter train tickets

National Railcards can save you a lot if you're using the train. Depending on your age and your situation, you are able to get one of the five existing railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can help you pay less for your Bristol Exeter train ticket.

To understand the savings that you can make with a railcard, you need to evaluate how many trips you need to make earnings. You will see that commonly only a few trips are needed.

For your calculation, you must include the railcard cost, for instance £30, the discount on each trip (i.e.: 34%) and the cost of your ticket. The average cost of a Bristol Exeter ticket is £28.34 (1).

Divide the railcard cost by the saving: £30/34%= £88. Now divide £88 by £28.34: £88/£28.34 = 3.1. It will take you on average 4 trips from Exeter to Bristol (one way journey) with your railcard to start saving money.

Railcards enable you to get a third off most rail fares for a year. The Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the 5 other railcards £30.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey