How to travel from Exeter to Birmingham

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Compare train and bus for Exeter to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Birmingham 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 32m. 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 $23.

Distance: 139 miles (225 km)

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Train

$26

Average price

Cheapest

$88

Average price

4h 53m

Average total duration

4h 23m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 2m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 32m

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30m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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National Express

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CrossCountry

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Exeter to Birmingham

How to get from Exeter to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Exeter to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National ExpressNX101
06:25AM4h35
Exeter, Honiton Road
11:00AMBirmingham, Coach Station
$321One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX101
05:15PM4h25
Exeter, Honiton Road
09:40PMBirmingham, Coach Station
$261One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

CrossCountryC75304
10:56AM2h23
Exeter St Davids (EXD)
01:19PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$1871One-way
0 transfers

Other options

CrossCountryC75330
08:27AM2h28
Exeter St Davids (EXD)
10:55AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$1001One-way
0 transfers
CrossCountryC75339
12:27PM2h28
Exeter St Davids (EXD)
02:55PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$1001One-way
0 transfers
Great Western RailP31584+CrossCountryC75330
08:09AM2h46
Exeter St Thomas (EXT)
10:55AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)
$1051One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX101
06:15AM4h45
Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
11:00AMBirmingham, Coach Station
$321One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX101
04:55PM4h45
Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
09:40PMBirmingham, Coach Station
$261One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX102
09:50AM4h10
Exeter, Honiton Road
02:00PMBirmingham, Coach Station
$431One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Exeter to Birmingham

Travel to Birmingham 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 Exeter to Birmingham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Exeter and Birmingham including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Exeter to Birmingham is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Birmingham:

A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Birmingham costing on average $23 (€19).

The fastest way to travel from Exeter to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 2h 22m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 10m.

The distance from Exeter to Birmingham is approximately 139 miles (225 km).
The average frequency per day from Exeter to Birmingham is:
  • Around 17 trains per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Exeter to Birmingham:
  • Trains mostly depart from Exeter St Davids (EXD) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
  • Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Exeter to Birmingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Birmingham by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Exeter to Birmingham with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
  • 12 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Exeter to Birmingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Birmingham and these popular destinations at a great price.
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