There are 4 ways to get from Lichfield to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 57m£35–151Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 101 / ...
6h 59m£16–42Drive 173.6 mi
- Drive from Lichfield to Exetercar 173.6 mi
3h 3m£43–62Fly
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Exeter (EXT)plane BHX - EXT
6h 34m£93–225
Lichfield to Exeter by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lichfield to Exeter is to bus which costs £15 - £45 and takes 6h 59m.
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 Dale House and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
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 3h 57m.
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 3h 57m and costs £35 - £160.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Lichfield to Exeter, including transfers.
Lichfield to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach 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 3h 57m and costs £35 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £45 and takes 6h 59m, you could also fly, which costs £90 - £230 and takes 6h 34m.
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 £30–140 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Street every 3 hours. Tickets cost £12–35 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £60–270
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Exeter via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £65–370
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Exeter via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £180–750
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Lichfield to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street 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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