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Compare bus and train 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 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 139 miles (225 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$24 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Exeter:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Exeter costing on average $70 (€56).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 41m.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Exeter
How to get from Birmingham to Exeter by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Exeter is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX1022:00 PM4h05Birmingham, Coach Station6:05 PMExeter, Honiton Road$201One-way0 transfers
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NX1022:00 PM4h05Birmingham, Coach Station6:05 PMExeter, Honiton Road$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G011296:42 AM2h29Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:11 AMExeter St Davids (EXD)$511One-way0 transfers
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G011399:42 AM2h42Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:24 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$451One-way0 transfers
G011348:12 AM2h32Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:44 AMExeter St Davids (EXD)$511One-way0 transfers
G0114110:12 AM2h32Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:44 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)$511One-way0 transfers
NX1022:00 PM4h15Birmingham, Coach Station6:15 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$201One-way0 transfers
NX10111:45 AM4h35Birmingham, Coach Station4:20 PMExeter, Honiton Road$231One-way0 transfers
NX1018:00 AM4h40Birmingham, Coach Station12:40 PMExeter, Honiton Road$231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Exeter:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Exeter costing on average $70 (€56).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 41m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Exeter as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
- Travel with CrossCountry, 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.
- 11 direct buses per day with National Express.
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