The average train between Birkenhead and Exeter takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Birkenhead to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Birkenhead and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birkenhead is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Exeter at 9:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Birkenhead station and arriving at Exeter station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
Birkenhead to Exeter train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Birkenhead to Exeter train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Birkenhead to Exeter train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Birkenhead and Exeter is 298.9 km. The road distance is 405 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 8m.