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The average train between Exeter and Birmingham International takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Birmingham International. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 48m
Duration
173 mi
Distance
£89
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2h 41m
£75–113

Exeter to Birmingham International train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Birmingham International. 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 International at 12:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 26m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 47m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 52m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 45m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 47m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 52m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 45m • 1 change

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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 45m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 45m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 45m • 1 change

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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 45m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 45m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country3h 4m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 47m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 52m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 45m • 1 change

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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 47m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 52m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 45m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 45m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Birmingham International? 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.

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  • Distance: 172.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Birmingham International, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 28m.

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