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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Birmingham is to bus via Bristol which costs £15 - £50 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Birmingham is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Birmingham?

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

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Birmingham New Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Exeter to Birmingham?

The distance between Exeter and Birmingham is 166 miles. The road distance is 160 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £80 - £120.

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

The train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street takes 2h 28m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Birmingham bus from?

Exeter to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Birmingham train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Exeter to Birmingham is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £80 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £75 and takes 4h 45m, you could also fly, which costs £90 - £230 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Exeter to Birmingham bus arrive?

Exeter to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Exeter to Birmingham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Birmingham is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Exeter to Birmingham.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Birmingham?

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Exeter to Birmingham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Birmingham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2h 28m
£80–120
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk087 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk070 / ...
5h 10m
£15–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 104 / ...
4h 45m
£16–75
Drive 159 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Birminghamcar 159 mi
2h 44m
£39–57
Fly
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EXT - BHX
5h 32m
£90–221

Exeter to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 164.6 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 4h 45m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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