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 €12. 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 €12, and a train costs an average of €41.

Distance: 139 miles (225 km)

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€26

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€107

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5h 33m

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5h 3m

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3h 5m

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2h 35m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Exeter to Birmingham

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

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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 Express
02:20AM4h40
Exeter
07:00AMBirmingham
$241One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
02:20AM4h40
Exeter
07:00AMBirmingham
$241One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
07:40AM4h20
Exeter
12:00PMBirmingham
$331One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
09:00AM5h00
Exeter
02:00PMBirmingham
$251One-way
0 transfers
National Express
03:55PM4h45
Exeter
08:40PMBirmingham
$291One-way
0 transfers
National Express
11:00AM5h00
Exeter
04:00PMBirmingham
$321One-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 $15 (€12).

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

A bus is $37 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Birmingham costing on average $51 (€41).

The fastest way to travel from Exeter to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 2h 17m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 20m.

The distance from Exeter to Birmingham is approximately 139 miles (225 km).
The average frequency per day from Exeter to Birmingham is:
  • Around 15 trains per day.
  • Around 14 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 National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Birmingham by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Exeter to Birmingham with the following travel companies:
  • 12 direct buses per day with National Express.
  • 5 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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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