There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to West Midlands by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Sheffield / ...
2h 45m£30–140Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Lordswood Rdbus 101 / ...
4h 44m£15–44Drive 157.7 mi
- Drive from Exeter to West Midlandscar 157.7 mi
2h 39m£39–56Train via Bristol
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Filton Abbey Woodtrain
- Take the train from Filton Abbey Wood to Worcester Shrub Hilltrain
- Take the train from Worcester Shrub Hill to The Hawthornstrain
5h 49m
Exeter to West Midlands by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to West Midlands is to bus which costs £14 - £45 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to West Midlands is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to West Midlands. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Windmill Lane via Adkins Lane Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to West Midlands. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at The Hawthorns via Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Exeter and West Midlands is 169 miles. The road distance is 158.6 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to West Midlands without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £30 - £140.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Exeter to West Midlands, including transfers.
Exeter to West Midlands bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to West Midlands train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to West Midlands is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £30 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £45 and takes 4h 44m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and West Midlands, Sandwell, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £30–140 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bampfylde Street to Lordswood Rd every 4 hours. Tickets cost £13–45 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Filton Abbey Wood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Filton Abbey Wood to Worcester Shrub Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £35–45
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £45–65
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Worcester Shrub Hill to The Hawthorns
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Lordswood Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to West Midlands bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.
Exeter to West Midlands train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to West Midlands is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Exeter to West Midlands.
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