There are 4 ways to get from Lichfield to Exeter by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 2m£85–133Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Exeterbus Uk087
7h 20m£21–34Bus via Bristol
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Dale Housebus X3
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 104 / ...
6h 49m£28–87Drive 173.6 mi
- Drive from Lichfield to Exetercar 173.6 mi
3h 3m£43–62
Lichfield to Exeter by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lichfield to Exeter is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Lichfield to Exeter is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Lichfield station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Moor Street Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Lichfield to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Lichfield City and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Lichfield and Exeter is 182 miles. The road distance is 174.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lichfield to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £85 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Lichfield to Exeter, including transfers.
Lichfield to Exeter bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Bus Station.
Lichfield to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Lichfield to Exeter is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £27 - £90 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Lichfield, England and Exeter, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street via Dale House, Moor Street Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 49m.
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- travelcare@nationalexpress.com
- Website
- NX West Midlands
Bus from Bus Station to Dale House
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- NX West Midlands
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More Questions & Answers
Lichfield to Exeter bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Dale House station.
Lichfield to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lichfield to Exeter is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Lichfield to Exeter.
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