What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Exeter is to bus via Bristol which costs £10 - £35 and takes 4h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Exeter is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £40 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Exeter?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Birmingham Coach Station station and arriving at Bampfylde Street. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Exeter?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Exeter St Davids. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Exeter?

The distance between Birmingham and Exeter is 166 miles. The road distance is 159.6 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £40 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Exeter?

The train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids takes 2h 38m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Exeter bus from?

Birmingham to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall St station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Exeter train from?

Birmingham to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Exeter?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Exeter is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £40 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £10 - £35 and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the Birmingham to Exeter bus arrive?

Birmingham to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Exeter train arrive?

Birmingham to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Exeter is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Birmingham to Exeter.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Exeter?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Exeter?

Book your Birmingham to Exeter bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1336+ hotels available in Exeter.

Birmingham to Exeter - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Exeter by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St DavidsEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2h 38m
£40–140
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus StationUk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde StreetUk045 / ...
4h 38m
£11–33
Drive 158.7 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Exeter158.7 mi
2h 40m
£39–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Street104 / ...
4h 45m
£15–45

Birmingham to Exeter by train

147Weekly Trains

2h 38mAverage Duration

£40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 164.6 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Exeter, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £40–140 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newhall St to Bampfylde Street via Bus Station in around 4h 38m.

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