There are 6 ways to get from Birmingham International to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 33m£93–137Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Exeterbus Uk087
7h 15m£21–37Bus via Bristol
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus Uk087 / ...
6h 49m£26–77Drive 160.1 mi
- Drive from Birmingham International to Exetercar 160.1 mi
2h 54m£39–57Fly from Birmingham Airport
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Exeter (EXT)plane BHX - EXT
4h 18m£86–176Train to Manchester Airport, fly
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
4h 39m£117–229
Birmingham International to Exeter by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham International to Exeter is to bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham International to Exeter is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham International station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Birmingham International Station and arriving at Exeter via Birmingham Coach Station and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham International to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Birmingham International and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Birmingham International and Exeter is 174 miles. The road distance is 161.1 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham International to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £90 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Birmingham International to Exeter, including transfers.
Birmingham International to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Birmingham International to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Birmingham International to Exeter is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £26 - £80 and takes 6h 49m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £180 and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Birmingham International, England and Exeter, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham International Station to Exeter via Birmingham Coach Station and Bristol Bus Station in around 6h 49m.
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Exeter via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £60–290
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Exeter via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–280
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Exeter via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £50–250
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Exeter via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £220–700
Flights from Manchester Airport to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–150
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Exeter via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–320
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–130
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Birmingham International to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Birmingham International to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham International to Exeter is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Birmingham International to Exeter.
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