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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Birmingham NEC takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Birmingham NEC. 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 51m
Duration
173 mi
Distance
£89
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Exeter to Birmingham NEC train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Birmingham NEC. 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 NEC at 12:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 45m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains2h 48m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains3h 26m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 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 Wednesday, November 4, 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 Thursday, November 5, 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, November 6, 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 Saturday, November 7, 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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    Cross CountryCross Country2h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 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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Frequently asked questions

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

Map of how to get from Exeter to Birmingham NEC.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 173.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Birmingham NEC, 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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