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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Exeter
Omio 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 $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 139 miles (225 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$22 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price |
4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Exeter is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Exeter:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Exeter costing on average $40 (€32).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 15m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Exeter as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail, Cross Country to go to Exeter by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Exeter by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
- 12 direct buses per day with National Express.
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