There are 3 ways to get from Birmingham to Saunton Sands by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
4h 53m£128–187Drive 185.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Birmingham to Saunton Sandscar 185.2 mi
3h 27m£45–65Bus
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Pottery Lanebus 105
6h 40m£66–123
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Saunton Sands is to drive which costs £45 - £65 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Saunton Sands is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £45 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Saunton Sands. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Pottery Lane via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Saunton Sands. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Birmingham and Saunton Sands is 214 miles. The road distance is 186.3 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Saunton Sands without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs £120 - £190.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Birmingham to Saunton Sands, including transfers.
Birmingham to Saunton Sands bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Birmingham to Saunton Sands train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Saunton Sands is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs £120 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £130 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Saunton Sands, England?
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Saunton Sands via Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Pottery Lane twice daily. Tickets cost £35–90 and the journey takes 6h 8m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–130
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Pottery Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–90
- Website
- National Express
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Birmingham to Saunton Sands bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Pottery Lane station.
Birmingham to Saunton Sands train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Saunton Sands is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Birmingham to Saunton Sands.
There are 2386+ hotels available in Saunton Sands.
















