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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 €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 46m. 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 €12, and a train costs an average of €37.
Distance: 139 miles (225 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€22 Average price Cheapest | €85 Average price |
4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
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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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Exeter
Travel to Exeter easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Exeter.
There are 2 ways to get from Birmingham to Exeter: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel between Birmingham and Exeter is a bus with an average price of $14 (€12).
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Exeter:
A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Exeter costing on average $22 (€20).
The quickest way to travel to Exeter from Birmingham is by train, which takes on average 2 h 19 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Exeter by bus takes 4 h on average.
The Birmingham to Exeter distance is around 140 miles (225 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Exeter is:
- 14 buses a day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Birmingham and Exeter as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Exeter:
- Buses most often depart from Birmingham at Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Exeter at Exeter, Honiton Road.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street and arrive in Exeter St Davids.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Birmingham to Exeter:
- You can take a bus from Birmingham to Exeter with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $14 (€12) with FlixBus from Birmingham to Exeter.
- You can travel from Birmingham to Exeter by train with CrossCountry, Great Western Rail or Cross Country. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $22 (€20) with CrossCountry from Birmingham to Exeter.
Yes, there are direct routes from Birmingham to Exeter with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 9 direct buses a day to Exeter with National Express.
- You can check for a direct train to Exeter with CrossCountry or Cross Country with 3 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Exeter tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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