Long-distance route
Checkatrade — 9.8/10 · 164 ReviewsBristol to Exeter Removals
80 miles, around 1 hour 30 drive on the M5. £75/hr one man, £110/hr two men — drive back included. Long-wheelbase van, blankets and straps.
About this route
What a Bristol to Exeter move looks like.
Long-distance moves between Bristol and Exeter are a regular part of the diary. The route is 80 miles via the M5, around 1 hour 30 drive door to door outside of rush hour. Pricing is hourly — £75/hr for one man, £110/hr for two — and the drive back is included in the time, so you're paying for the round trip and nothing else. I'll give you a rough estimate on the phone once I know rooms, parking at both ends and any access constraints. No VAT, no call-out.
The M5 run
Bristol to Exeter is M5 south — straightforward run, watch for tailbacks around the Tiverton turn-off in summer.
Parking and access at the Exeter end
Exeter city-centre has timed access restrictions on a handful of streets near the cathedral; the suburbs are easy parking. Student-area streets around St Sidwell’s fill up fast.
Exeter housing stock
Exeter is a mix of Georgian terraces in the centre, Edwardian villas in St Leonard’s, and newer estates out toward Pinhoe and Topsham.
How it works
Book a Bristol van in three steps.
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Get in touch
Fill in the quote form with a few details about your move or clearance, or call us direct. The more you can tell us about access, stairs and the items involved, the tighter the price we can give you.
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Receive a quote
We’ll reply with a price for your Bristol removal or clearance. Any access quirks or timing constraints are factored in up front, so the figure we send is the figure you pay.
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Book the van
Confirm the date and we’ll handle the rest — loading, driving and unloading anywhere in Bristol, Bath or the South West. If it’s a clearance, waste is taken away under our waste carrier licence.
About us
Checkatrade — 9.8/10 · 164 ReviewsBristol Local Van Man — removals and clearance in Bristol.
Bristol Local Van Man is run by Nigel, a Nailsea-based owner-operator with 15+ years in removals and clearance across Bristol, Bath and the wider South West. We handle removals, rubbish clearance, house clearance and office clearance under one roof.
Most jobs are done by Nigel direct. Busy weeks and larger jobs bring in trusted local drivers Nigel has worked with for years — every one carries the same waste-carrier paperwork and works to the same fixed-price standard.
Waste is carried away under our UK registered waste carrier licence (CBDU445737), so items taken off your property go to a licensed facility rather than a side street.
Whether you’re moving a one-bed flat in central Bristol, clearing a probate property in Bath, or stripping out an office in Weston-super-Mare, get a price up front before anything is loaded.
Frequently asked
Bristol to Exeter Removals— common questions.
How much do Bristol to Exeter removals cost?
Hourly: £75/hr for one man, £110/hr for two — and the drive back is included in the time, so what you pay is the round trip. I'll work out a rough estimate on the phone once I know rooms, parking and access at both ends. No VAT, no call-out fee.
How long does the Bristol to Exeter journey take?
80 miles, around 1 hour 30 drive on the M5 outside of rush hour. I plan load and unload windows around traffic patterns rather than guessing.
Will it all fit in one van?
Most flat moves fit in one load of a long-wheelbase Luton-style van. Larger 3-bed moves sometimes need a return trip — I’ll price either option clearly at quote stage so there are no surprises on the day.
How much notice do you need?
A week is comfortable for short routes; longer routes I prefer two weeks’ notice so I can hold the day. Same-week is often possible — worth a call rather than the form for short notice.
Do you provide insurance?
Yes — full goods-in-transit and public liability cover. Certificates available on request before booking.
Can you help with packing?
I can drop boxes a few days ahead at cost, and I’ll help finish the last bits if you’re mid-pack when I arrive. Full packing service available with notice.
Reverse direction
Moving the other way? Exeter to Bristol Removals.
I run this route in both directions — same hourly rate, same kit, same driver.
Get a quote
Price your Bristol → Exeter move.
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