How much is a private transfer from Bristol Airport to Exeter?

The fixed price starts at £137 for up to 3 passengers. A 7-seater van is £239. Everything is included — fuel, luggage and the driver's return.

How long does Bristol Airport to Exeter take by car?

Approximately 1h 30min for the 68 miles route via the M5, depending on traffic and the stops you choose.

Can we stop on the way?

Yes — comfort stops are free, and longer sightseeing or lunch stops can be arranged when you book.

Is it cheaper than the train?

For one traveller on an advance fare, usually not. For 2–7 people, with peak-time tickets and taxis at both ends factored in, the fixed-price car is often the better deal — and it is door to door.

Do you drive at night?

Yes — 24/7, at the same fixed price. Overnight long-distance runs for early flights and events are routine.

How far ahead should I book?

For long-distance journeys we recommend at least 48 hours ahead to guarantee your preferred vehicle class, though later bookings are often still possible.

What if there are more than 3 of us, or a lot of luggage?

Our 7-seat Business Van at £239 comfortably takes a family or small group with full luggage — let us know your numbers when you book and we assign the right vehicle.

Bristol Airport → Exeter

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Bristol Airport to Exeter Transfer

A long-distance private transfer from Bristol Airport to Exeter covers 68 miles via the M5 in approximately 1h 30min, door to door.

Distance: 68 miles
Duration: 1h 30min
Via: M5

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Distance: 68 miles
Duration: 1h 30min
Via: M5

About Exeter

A long-distance private transfer from Bristol Airport to Exeter covers 68 miles via the M5 in approximately 1h 30min, door to door. One fixed price from £137 — no changes, no luggage limits, departure at any time you choose.

Exeter — the cathedral city of Devon — is a 68 miles drive from Bristol Airport. Trains mean stations, changes and dragging luggage; a BristolRide long-distance transfer is one car, one driver and one fixed price, from your door to any address in Exeter. Depart when it suits you — including times when no train runs.

Exeter is the cathedral city of Devon, with the longest uninterrupted medieval vault in the world and the quayside below. Long-distance chauffeur travel makes the journey part of the trip: motorway miles pass in a quiet, comfortable car while you work, rest or plan. For 2–7 travellers sharing, the fixed price is frequently competitive with peak-time rail tickets — and it is door to door. Exeter, in Devon, is 68 miles from Bristol Airport via the M5 — a distance where a private car genuinely competes with rail once you count the taxis, changes and waiting that a train journey usually adds at both ends.

The route runs via the M5, around 1h 30min of driving covering the real 68 miles — not a rounded guess. Your driver plans rest stops to suit you, and short detours — a lunch stop, a viewpoint, a second pickup — can be arranged at booking. Corridors like this carry steady long-distance traffic outside rush hour, and a driver who runs the route regularly knows where it typically slows.

Travellers visiting the region also book all long-distance routes, our fleet & prices, the Bristol Airport guide and business accounts with monthly invoicing from Bristol Airport.

Things to do in Exeter

Exeter CathedralThe longest medieval stone vault in the world
Royal Albert Memorial MuseumFree museum on Queen Street
Exeter QuaysideCustom House, warehouses and canal
Underground PassagesMedieval water tunnels under the High Street
Sandy ParkExeter Chiefs

Pickup points in Exeter

Any address in Exeter works as a pickup or drop-off — these are the places travellers ask for most. Give us the full address or postcode when you book.

Exeter St Davids stationEX4 4NT
Exeter Central stationEX4 3SB
Sandy ParkEX2 7NN
Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital
University of Exeter, Streatham CampusEX4 4QJ

Every transfer includes

68 miles door-to-door in one car
One fixed price — fuel and everything included
Depart any time, including when no train runs
Work or rest en route — quiet, comfortable cars
En-route stops can be arranged at booking

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Same fixed price — no hidden fees

Flight TrackingReal-time monitoring

60 Min Free WaitNo rush after landing

Name Sign MeetArrivals hall greeting

Fixed PricesNo surge, no surprises

Licensed DriversProfessional & insured

Card or CashPay on board

How to Get from Bristol Airport to Exeter

The realistic options for the 68 miles journey:

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BestPrivate Transfer (BristolRide)

Door-to-door, one fixed price, any departure time, luggage free

Higher headline cost than advance-fare rail for one person

~1h 30minFixed from £137

Train

Fast city-centre to city-centre on some corridors

Station access both ends, changes, peak pricing, luggage handling

~2h 2minHighly variable — £20–£120+

Coach

Cheapest

Slowest; fixed timetable; limited comfort for long journeys

~2h 33minFrom £10

Planning Your Exeter Journey

Long-distance transfers are best booked 48 hours ahead for guaranteed availability.
Tell us your ideal arrival time — we plan the departure around traffic patterns.
Comfort stops are built in on request; short sightseeing detours can be added.
Travelling as a group? A Business Van often beats the combined cost of rail tickets.
Landing at BRS first? Your driver monitors the flight and waits free for 60 minutes.

Why BristolRide?

One fixed all-in price agreed upfront. A professional driver who covers long-distance corridors every week. Any departure time — early red-eye starts and late-night arrivals included. Luggage, golf bags and buggies all travel free.

Bristol Airport to Exeter year-round

Summer holiday weekends and bank holidays load the M5 — your driver plans around them. The fixed price stays the same every day of the year, with no peak surcharge. Early-morning and late-night long-haul runs to and from BRS are routine for this route — your driver builds the schedule around your flight time, not a fixed departure slot. Rail fares on this corridor rise sharply at peak times, which is exactly when the fixed private-car price looks most competitive for a group.