How to travel from Exmouth to Bristol, United Kingdom

The distance between Exmouth and Bristol is around 133km (83 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Exmouth to Bristol by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Bristol Temple Meads.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £57($68)

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Bus

Take the bus to Exeter City Centre Bus Station and then to Bristol Bond St.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
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Drive

Drive to Bristol.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance133km (83 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Exmouth and Bristol

There are several options for getting from Exmouth to Bristol by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £57 ($68).

The distance between Exmouth and Bristol is around 133km (83 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 109km (68 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Exmouth and Bristol by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Exmouth to Bristol is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £57 ($68).

The cheapest way to travel between Exmouth and Bristol, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Exmouth and Bristol. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Exmouth and Bristol with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a week and takes 2h 5m.

Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Exmouth and Bristol. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Exmouth and Bristol. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Exmouth to Bristol. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Exeter City Centre Bus Station and Sowton Miller & Carter. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Stagecoach South West and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Exmouth and Bristol. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Exmouth to Bristol. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Bristol Temple Meads. instead which will take 1h 30m.

The closest major airport to Bristol is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Bristol. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Exmouth and Bristol. The distance is around 133km (83 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Exmouth to Bristol is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around £57 ($68).

How do I get from Exmouth to Bristol

Compare travel optionsbetween Exmouth and Bristol

Transport options from Exmouth to Bristol
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 30m
£57($68)
hourly139km (86 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads2h 5m
£38($45)
5 times a week140km (87 miles)
Bus
3h 20m
£19($23)
hourly146km (90 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
£15($18)
on demand133km (83 miles)

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Airports near Bristol

The following major airports near Bristol offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Bristol
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Bristol
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Bristol