How to travel from Birmingham to Exeter, United Kingdom

The distance between Birmingham and Exeter is around 255km (159 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Birmingham to Exeter by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Exeter St Davids.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £84($100)
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Bus

Take the bus to Exeter Sidwell St.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £9($11)
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Drive

Drive to Exeter.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance255km (159 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Birmingham and Exeter

There are several options for getting from Birmingham to Exeter by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £9 ($11) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £84 ($100).

The distance between Birmingham and Exeter is around 255km (159 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 225km (140 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Birmingham and Exeter by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Birmingham to Exeter is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £84 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Birmingham and Exeter, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £9 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Birmingham and Exeter. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Birmingham and Exeter with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 2h 30m.

CrossCountry run train services between Birmingham and Exeter. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Birmingham and Exeter. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Birmingham and Exeter with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4h 40m.

National Express run regular bus services between Birmingham and Exeter. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Birmingham to Exeter. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Exeter is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Exeter. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Birmingham and Exeter. The distance is around 255km (159 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Birmingham to Exeter is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £84 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Birmingham and Exeter

Transport options from Birmingham to Exeter
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
£84($100)
every 2 hours265km (165 miles)
Bus
4h 40m
£9($11)
every 4 hours276km (171 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£45($53)
on demand255km (159 miles)

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Airports near Exeter

The following major airports near Exeter offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Exeter
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Exeter
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Exeter