The average train between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Exeter takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham Airport (BHX) is at 7:44 PM which arrives into Exeter at 10:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Intl Rail Station and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Airport (BHX) station and arriving at Exeter station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Exeter train services, operated by Air-Rail Link, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Exeter train services, operated by Air-Rail Link, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
The distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Exeter is 228.8 km. The road distance is 278 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 31m.