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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 an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, while a train costs an average of $122.
Distance: 139 miles (225 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$43 Average price Cheapest | $122 Average price | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
Compare ways to travel from Exeter to Birmingham
Compare the available ways to get from Exeter to Birmingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Birmingham:
A bus is $80 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Birmingham costing on average $122 (€102).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
Tickets start at around $43 (€36) compared to roughly $69 (€58) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27 (€23). The journey takes 5h 3m versus 3h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Exeter to Birmingham
How to get from Exeter to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Exeter to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX101
9:40 AM 4h20 Exeter, Honiton Road 2:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station $51 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX101
9:40 AM 4h20 Exeter, Honiton Road 2:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station $51 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- W29792
1:27 PM 3h22 Exeter St Davids (EXD) 4:49 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) $139 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- G00724
3:27 PM 3h22 Exeter St Davids (EXD) 6:49 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) $139 1 One-way 0 transfers - W29782
10:27 AM 3h22 Exeter St Davids (EXD) 1:49 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) $139 1 One-way 0 transfers - G01078
12:27 PM 3h22 Exeter St Davids (EXD) 3:49 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) $139 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX101
5:15 PM 4h20 Exeter, Honiton Road 9:35 PM Birmingham, Coach Station $51 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX101
5:05 PM 4h30 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court 9:35 PM Birmingham, Coach Station $51 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX101
9:30 AM 4h30 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court 2:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station $51 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Birmingham:
A bus is $80 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Birmingham costing on average $122 (€102).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 11 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.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway to go to Birmingham by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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