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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Exeter St David's | Birmingham New Street | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Exeter St David's | Birmingham New Street | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Exeter St David's | Birmingham New Street | No tags | ||||
| Train | Exeter St David's | Birmingham New Street | No tags | ||||
| Train | Exeter St David's | Birmingham New Street | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Exeter to Birmingham
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train companies
Based on 44 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at $55
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Exeter to Birmingham by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Exeter to Birmingham?
The cheapest train tickets from Exeter to Birmingham start at $55. The average price for this train route is around $264. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Exeter to Birmingham?
The average train trip from Exeter to Birmingham takes 2h 28m and covers 226 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 17m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Exeter to Birmingham route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 11 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Exeter to Birmingham?
The earliest train from Exeter to Birmingham departs at 7:20am. The latest train departs at 9:14pm.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Exeter to Birmingham was searched and found on Dec 11, 2025 with a price of $53To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Exeter to Birmingham, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $53 to $574 for a train ticket from Exeter to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $53 which is on 2025-12-11.
