The average train between Exeter and Birmingham NEC takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Birmingham NEC. 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 Exeter and Birmingham NEC. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 12:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Exeter to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Exeter to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Exeter and Birmingham NEC is 229.3 km. The road distance is 278 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 2h 30m.