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How to get from Bath to Exeter by bus and train?

From Bath to Exeter by bus and train

To get from Bath to Exeter in South West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Bath Spa station to Bristol Temple Meads station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the H bus from St Davids Station station to High Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min.

112min
Walk to train station
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - HH
Walk to Exeter
Leaves from Bath Spa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bath Spa
    580 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Bristol Temple Meads
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bristol Temple Meads
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Plymouth
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    61 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Davids Station
    ID dvndmawa
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - HH
    Wait for bus
    H
    Digby Tesco Filling Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    High Street
    ID dvndmjap
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Exeter
    Walk to
    Exeter
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Bath to Exeter by bus and train via GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, CROSSCOUNTRY and 55

To get from Bath to Exeter in South West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Bath Spa station to Bristol Temple Meads station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the 55 bus from The Imperial station to Sidwell Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min.

111min
Walk to train station
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 5555
Walk to Exeter
Leaves from Bath Spa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bath Spa
    580 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Bristol Temple Meads
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bristol Temple Meads
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Plymouth
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    61 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Imperial
    ID dvndmdma
    430 m • 6 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Exeter Bus Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sidwell Street
    ID dvndmjpj
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Exeter
    Walk to
    Exeter
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bath to Exeter

The distance between Bath, South West and Exeter, South West is approximately 142.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 112 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bath to Exeter by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in South West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Alternative route from Bath to Exeter by bus and train via GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, CROSSCOUNTRY and 55

To get from Bath to Exeter in South West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from Bath Spa station to Bristol Temple Meads station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the 55 bus from The Imperial station to Sidwell Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min.

111min
Walk to train station
Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 5555
Walk to Exeter
Leaves from Bath Spa

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bath Spa
    580 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYGREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
    Bristol Temple Meads
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bristol Temple Meads
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Plymouth
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exeter St Davids
    61 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Imperial
    ID dvndmdma
    430 m • 6 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Exeter Bus Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sidwell Street
    ID dvndmjpj
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Exeter
    Walk to
    Exeter
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bath to Exeter?

    The fastest way takes 112 minutes, using Train line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Train line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line H.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Bath to Exeter?

    The alternative route takes 111 minutes, using Train line GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY, Train line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 55.

  • Is there a direct train between Bath and Exeter in South West?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 52 min.

  • Which train line goes from Bath to Exeter in South West?

    The GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train line goes from Bath Spa station near Bath to Bristol Temple Meads station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Bristol Temple Meads station near Exeter in South West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Bath to Exeter in South West by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Bath and Exeter in South West by train and bus is about 1 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Bath to get to Exeter in South West?

    Get on the GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY train from the Bath Spa station near Bath in South West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Bath and Exeter in South West?

    Get off the train at the Bristol Temple Meads stop, which is closest to Exeter in South West.