- Must visit
Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery
Excellent city museum and gallery with archaeology, natural history, and world cultures; the best all-round museum in Exeter.
Cheapest price
$46
Average price
$125
Fastest journey
2 h 26 m
Average duration
2 h 31 m
Trains per day
21
Distance
225 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Exeter is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Exeter will cost around $125 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
Of the 21 trains that leave Birmingham for Exeter on Mon, Jul 27, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 27 the direct trains cover the 225 km distance in an average of 2 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 26 m .
On Mon, Jul 27 the slowest trains will take 2 h 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
G01130
G01131
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G15229
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Y41870
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C48000
G01130
G01133
G01135
W29862
G01140Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 139 miles (225 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$56 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Exeter:
A bus is $37 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Exeter costing on average $56 (€56).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 41m.
The journey is about 20m faster (2h 35m by train vs 2h 55m by car) and roughly $1 (€1) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($56 (€56) vs $57 (€57)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Exeter trains for tomorrow, Monday, July 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G01130 | On time 6:42 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h26 | 9:08 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01130+ Y41870 | On time 6:42 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h40 | 9:22 AM St James' Park (SJP) | 1 transfer | |
G01130+ C47995 | On time 6:42 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h53 | 9:35 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 transfer | |
G01131 | 7:12 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h34 | 9:46 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01131+ C48000 | 7:12 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h21 | 10:33 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 transfer | |
G01131+ G15229 | 7:12 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h09 | 10:21 AM St James' Park (SJP) | 1 transfer | |
G01133 | 8:12 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h32 | 10:44 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01133+ Y80244 | 8:12 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h09 | 11:21 AM St James' Park (SJP) | 1 transfer | |
G01133+ C48004 | 8:12 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h20 | 11:32 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 transfer | |
G01135+ Y80251 | 9:12 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h09 | 12:21 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 1 transfer | |
G01135 | 9:12 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h32 | 11:44 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01135+ C48010 | 9:12 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h20 | 12:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 transfer | |
G01138 | On time 9:42 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h43 | 12:25 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01140 | 10:12 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h32 | 12:44 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01140+ Y80257 | 10:12 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h08 | 1:20 PM St James' Park (SJP) | 1 transfer | |
G01140+ C48015 | 10:12 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h19 | 1:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 transfer | |
W29862 | 11:12 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h32 | 1:44 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29862+ C48021 | 11:12 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h19 | 2:31 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 transfer | |
W29868 | 12:12 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h32 | 2:44 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W29868+ C48025 | 12:12 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h20 | 3:32 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 transfer | |
W29873+ C48028 | 1:12 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h48 | 4:00 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Birmingham to Exeter run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€18) but you can travel from only $11 (€11) by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:34, the last at 22:12. The fastest train covers the 139 miles (225 km) distance in 2h 22m.
Distance 139 miles (225 km) |
Average train duration 2h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€18) |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 22m |
First train 5:34 AM |
Last train 10:12 PM |
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Discover the best of Exeter — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Exeter trip today.
Excellent city museum and gallery with archaeology, natural history, and world cultures; the best all-round museum in Exeter.
Interactive museum inside a working paper mill where visitors learn traditional papermaking and local industrial heritage.
Small independent museum in a Tudor merchant’s house, showing Topsham’s river trade, local stories, and period interiors.
Medieval city wall segment and gardens offering one of Exeter’s best walks, with lawns, ruins, and broad urban views.
Historic quay lined with warehouses, canal heritage, walks, and waterside activity; one of Exeter’s most characterful areas.
Attractive urban park beside the cathedral, ideal for relaxing and appreciating surrounding historic buildings in the city centre.
A rich Devon cream made from slowly heated milk. It is a county staple, famously served on scones in a Devon cream tea.
Traditional Devon cream tea pairs scones with jam and clotted cream, with cream spread before jam in the local style.
A hearty baked pudding of layers of potato, onion, and lamb or beef. It is a long-standing Devon farmhouse dish.
Fine dining restaurant known for refined modern British tasting menus and polished service in central Exeter.
Popular modern eatery with seasonal small plates, brunch, and a lively casual atmosphere near the city centre.
Historic quayside pub serving local ales and British classics in a characterful former warehouse by the water.
Moderate for the UK: hotels and dining are mid-priced, buses are reasonable, and attractions are often low-cost versus larger UK tourist cities.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add 10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, small change appreciated.
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Exeter St Davids -> Exeter Central Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Exeter by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Exeter, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Birmingham to Exeter trains use the Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids station pair, with some services arriving at Exeter St Thomas. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Exeter train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham International. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham International: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Adderley Park is 3 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Adderley Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Adderley Park.
Ticket office support is available at Adderley Park. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Adderley Park: Parking.
Available at Adderley Park: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Adderley Park: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Exeter St Davids is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
Exeter St Davids has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Exeter St Davids.
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter St Davids. ATMs are available at Exeter St Davids.
Ticket office support is available at Exeter St Davids.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Exeter St Davids: Parking, WC.
Available at Exeter St Davids: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter St Davids: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free Category A station - All platforms can be accessed via Lifts from the sole main station entrance. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Exeter St Thomas is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
Exeter St Thomas has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Exeter St Thomas.
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter St Thomas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Exeter St Thomas: Parking.
Available at Exeter St Thomas: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter St Thomas: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Exeter Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Exeter Central.
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter Central.
Ticket office support is available at Exeter Central.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Exeter Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Exeter Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free Category A station - Both platforms can be accessed via lifts from the main station entrance, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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