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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Birkenhead is to bus via Bristol which costs £18 - £45 and takes 7h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Birkenhead is to fly and bus which takes 3h 44m and costs £85 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Bus Station and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Exeter to Birkenhead?

The distance between Exeter and Birkenhead is 253 miles. The road distance is 235 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Birkenhead without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 37m and costs £55 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Exeter to Birkenhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Birkenhead bus from?

Exeter to Birkenhead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Birkenhead train from?

Exeter to Birkenhead train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Birkenhead?

The best way to get from Exeter to Birkenhead is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 37m and costs £55 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £18 - £45 and takes 7h 6m, you could also fly, which costs £100 - £260 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Exeter to Birkenhead bus arrive?

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

Where does the Exeter to Birkenhead train arrive?

Exeter to Birkenhead train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Birkenhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Birkenhead is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Exeter to Birkenhead.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Birkenhead?

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Exeter to Birkenhead - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Exeter to Birkenhead by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New StreetPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime StreetBirmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
4h 37m
£59–190
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Liverpool, Liverpool One
7h 6m
£18–43
Drive 233.7 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Birkenhead233.7 mi
4h 24m
£59–85
Fly Exeter to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One
3h 44m
£88–288
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff CentralExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ChesterCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
7h 15m
£97–199
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One550 / ...
7h 39m
£25–68
Fly Exeter to Liverpool
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Liverpool (LPL)EXT - LPL
5h 48m
£100–257
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One
5h 58m
£126–357
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
4. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One
6h 32m
£98–226

Exeter to Birkenhead by train

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Distance: 252 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Liverpool Lime Street via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Bus Station and Newhall St in around 7h 6m.

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