The average train between Exeter and Birmingham Airport (BHX) takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Birmingham Airport (BHX). 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 Exeter and Birmingham Airport (BHX). The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Birmingham Airport (BHX) at 3:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Birmingham Airport (BHX)? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Birmingham Airport (BHX). However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Birmingham Airport (BHX) station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Exeter to Birmingham Airport (BHX) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Birmingham Airport (BHX) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
The distance between Exeter and Birmingham Airport (BHX) is 228.8 km. The road distance is 278 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 28m.