Bristol Airport to Exeter Taxi and Private Transfer: Fares, Journey Time and Pickup
A private car from Bristol Airport to Exeter is a drive of about 1 hour 35 minutes in normal traffic. This page covers the route, what each vehicle costs, where your driver meets you and how to time the journey back.
Distance and journey time
The distance is about 69 miles (111 km). In normal traffic the drive takes about 1 hour 35 minutes; weekday rush hours, Friday afternoons and bank holiday weekends can add a good deal more. The car joins the M5 near Weston-super-Mare and follows it south to Exeter, about 1 hour 35 minutes in normal traffic. Summer Saturdays on the M5 into Devon can add a lot more.
About Exeter
Bristol has many more flights than Exeter, so travellers from Devon often use it. Common addresses are Exeter city centre and the university, and holiday homes further into Devon; for those, give the full address so we can quote the right distance.
Fares by vehicle
- Economy Sedan (up to 4 passengers, 3 suitcases): from about £131
- First Class Sedan (4 passengers, 3 suitcases): about £183
- Standard Van (6 passengers, 4 suitcases): about £223
- First Class Van (6 passengers, 5 suitcases): about £354
- Minibus (up to 16 passengers, 10 suitcases): from about £393
You pay per car, not per passenger. Your exact fixed price appears on the booking form as soon as you add your address and date, and it stays the same whatever the traffic.
Meeting your driver at Bristol Airport
Your driver tracks the flight and waits in the arrivals hall with your name on a sign. The first 60 minutes after landing are free and airport parking is already in the price, so a long passport or baggage queue costs you nothing. Bristol has a single terminal. The airport has no railway station, so most passengers leave by road.
Going back to the airport
For the journey from Exeter to Bristol Airport, most travellers book a pickup about 3 hours before a short-haul flight and an hour earlier for long-haul. After the drive of about 1 hour 35 minutes, that leaves around 1 hour 30 minutes at the airport for check-in, bag drop and security. Choose "Return" on the booking form to reserve both journeys at once, with a discount on the second.
More information
See our Bristol Airport transfers guide. Related routes: Bristol Airport to Bristol city centre and Bristol Airport to Bath.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is it from Bristol Airport to Exeter?
About 69 miles (111 km).
How long does the journey take?
About 1 hour 35 minutes in normal traffic; longer at peak times.
How much is a taxi from Bristol Airport to Exeter?
From about £131 in an Economy Sedan for up to 4 passengers, or about £223 in a Standard Van for up to 6. The price is per vehicle.
Where will the driver meet me?
In the arrivals hall, holding a sign with your name. Waiting is free for 60 minutes after landing.
Are child seats available?
Yes, free of charge on request.
