There are 8 ways to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Birmingham Airport
best- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EXT - BHX
2h 45m£80–180Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk087
7h 30m£24–41Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 54m£94–140Bus via Bristol
- Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk087 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
7h 4m£29–89Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Exeter-EXT to Birmingham-BHX164.1 mi
2h 40mDrive 164.1 mi
- Drive from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)car 164.1 mi
2h 40m£40–58Fly to East Midlands Airport, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane EXT - EMA
- Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
5h 40m£113–213Fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3h 48m£109–227
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Birmingham Airport (BHX). However, there are services departing from Exeter International Airport and arriving at Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal via Exeter, Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Birmingham Airport (BHX). However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Birmingham International Airport via Birmingham New Street and Birmingham Intl Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Exeter Airport (EXT) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) is 140 miles. The road distance is 165 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs £90 - £140.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to fly from Exeter (EXT) to Birmingham Airport (BHX), including transfers and time at the airport.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £140 and takes 3h 54m, you could also bus via Bristol, which costs £29 - £90 and takes 7h 4m.
What companies run services between Exeter Airport (EXT), England and Birmingham Airport (BHX), England?
Aer Lingus, KLM, and three other airlines fly from Exeter (EXT) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 28m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Exeter to Birmingham Airport via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Sunday, Thursday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £190–600
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Exeter to East Midlands Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Friday, Thursday, Monday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £60–270
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to East Midlands Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £170–550
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–150
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Exeter to Birmingham Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £55–250
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Exeter to Birmingham Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–290
- Website
- jet2.com
Flights from Exeter to Birmingham Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £75–220
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–130
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Exeter to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Exeter-EXT to Birmingham-BHX
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from Exeter Airport to Birmingham Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 55m and has one stopover.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter Airport (EXT) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) is 165 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Birmingham Airport (BHX).
Jet2.com, Aer Lingus, KLM and two other airlines offer flights from Exeter Airport to Birmingham Airport Airport.
There are 3325+ hotels available in Birmingham Airport (BHX).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Exeter Airport (EXT) and Birmingham Airport (BHX). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


















