There are 7 ways to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Birmingham 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
3h 4m£86–180Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk087
6h 23m£21–38Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 35m£92–133Bus via Bristol
- Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk087 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
6h 15m£26–78Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Exeter-EXT to Birmingham158.3 mi
2h 41mDrive 158.3 mi
- Drive from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Birminghamcar 158.3 mi
2h 41m£39–56Fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
3h 11m£108–223
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Birmingham by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Birmingham is to bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 6h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Birmingham is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Birmingham station. However, there are services departing from Exeter International Airport and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station via Exeter and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Birmingham New Street via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Exeter Airport (EXT) and Birmingham is 148 miles. The road distance is 159.2 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £90 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Birmingham, including transfers.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Birmingham is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £140 and takes 3h 35m, you could also bus via Bristol, which costs £26 - £80 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Exeter Airport (EXT), England and Birmingham, 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
- £200–650
- 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
- £55–260
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Exeter to Birmingham Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–300
- Website
- jet2.com
Flights from Exeter to Birmingham Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £75–220
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–150
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–130
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Exeter to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Exeter-EXT to Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Birmingham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter Airport (EXT) to Birmingham is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Birmingham.
There are 3326+ hotels available in Birmingham.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Exeter Airport (EXT) and Birmingham. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


















