Bristol Airport to Exeter
Price your transfer
What is included
- A private vehicle for your group. No sharing, no other stops.
- A fixed price with tolls and taxes in. Nothing is added at the end.
- Flight tracking. Land late and the pick-up moves, not the price.
- 60 minutes of free waiting after the flight lands.
- Free cancellation until 24 hours before pick-up.
- One suitcase and one bag per passenger. More than that, tell us when you book.
The journey
An hour and a half south-west on the M5, the gateway to Devon and Cornwall. Families heading to the coast for a week land here and drive on, luggage and all.
Arriving at Bristol Airport
Bristol Airport sits on high ground south-west of the city, which gives it a reputation for fog and a single winding road down into Bristol. It is the airport for the West Country, for Bath and for south Wales across the Severn bridges.
- The airport road is single carriageway for most of the way down. Allow more time than the distance suggests, especially in the evening.
- Bath is forty-five minutes away and has no airport of its own — this is where visitors land.
- Cardiff is just over an hour, across the Severn. The bridge toll no longer applies, which changed the maths for this route.
How long it really takes
Maps says 89 minutes. That is the driving. Door to door from the moment you land is a different number, and it is the one worth planning around.
Realistically, 119 to 164 minutes after landing. If someone is waiting for you, that is the number to give them.
When to book
Booking early costs the same as booking late — the price does not move. What moves is whether there is a car left.
Cancellation is free until 24 hours before, so booking early costs you nothing if the plan changes.
Before you land
FAQ
How long does it take to get from Bristol Airport to Exeter?
About 89 minutes for the 117 km, outside peak traffic. Your driver knows the route and follows the flight, so a delayed landing moves the pick-up rather than costing you the transfer.
How much is a transfer from Bristol Airport to Exeter?
From £274 for up to four passengers, and £349 for a group of five to eight in a van. The price is fixed when you book — tolls and taxes included, nothing added at the end.
What happens if my flight is late?
We track the flight number you give us. The driver waits and adjusts to the actual landing time, with 60 minutes of free waiting after the plane touches down.
Where do I meet the driver at Bristol Airport?
In the arrivals hall after you clear customs. The day before your trip we send you the driver's name, phone number and vehicle, and they contact you with the exact spot.
Can I cancel?
Free up to 24 hours before pick-up, refunded in full and automatically. On many routes you can also book without paying and we only charge the card 48 hours before you travel.