How far is Birmingham from Exeter by coach?

The journey from Exeter to Birmingham by coach covers an approximate distance of 140 miles (226 km).

Is there a way to reach Birmingham from Exeter without a car?

You can reach Birmingham from Exeter by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Exeter to Birmingham from £9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Exeter to Birmingham on 16 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	09:25	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	5h 15m	14:40	Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Exeter to Birmingham on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:55	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	4h 45m	21:40	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	13:45	Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride	4h	17:45	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	Fastest
Bus	03:15	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	4h 40m	07:55	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	09:25	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	5h 15m	14:40	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	03:15	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	4h 40m	07:55	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Exeter to Birmingham on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:15	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	4h 40m	07:55	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	13:45	Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride	4h	17:45	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	Fastest
Bus	03:15	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	4h 40m	07:55	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	01:10	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	7h 55m	09:05	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	03:15	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	4h 40m	07:55	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Exeter to Birmingham on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:15	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	4h 40m	07:55	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	08:50	Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride	4h 10m	13:00	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	03:15	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	4h 40m	07:55	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	09:25	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	5h 15m	14:40	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	03:15	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	4h 40m	07:55	Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Exeter to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

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 £15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 20mAverage duration

141 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£10 - £72	Average duration4h 25m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£31 - £331	Average duration2h 28m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£15 - £16	Average duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,711 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Passengers have praised the bus service for its polite and helpful drivers, as well as the smooth and safe journeys. The coaches are described as comfortable with competitive pricing, arriving on time. However, some users mentioned a delay at Bristol requiring an hour-long wait before continuing their journey.

National Express Exeter Birmingham recent customer reviews

Comfortable. However, didn’t like the fact that we had to come off the bus and wait for an hour at Bristol before continuing the journey

Doreen A.

7 June 2025

Bus drivers were lovely. Really polite and helpful. Journey was smooth and I felt safe.

Christine R.

29 March 2024

Not happy, didn’t answer any of my calls when I tried to contact them to get help. Won’t be using it again

Georgina W.

25 February 2022

FlixBus

3.5/511,328 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,271 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

Based on 4271 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at £21

Megabus Exeter Birmingham recent customer reviews

It was a good journey but there wasn't much time to catch the connecting coach, 5 minutes so close call.

Mark V.

17 March 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Exeter and Birmingham?

Stops in Exeter

A - Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride

B - Exeter (Bus & Coach Station)

C - Exeter, opp Honiton Road Park & Ride (outside The Barn Owl)

Stops in Birmingham

A - Coach Station

B - Birmingham Airport

C - Bearwood

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Exeter to Birmingham

How far is Birmingham from Exeter by coach?
The journey from Exeter to Birmingham by coach covers an approximate distance of 140 miles (226 km).
Is there a way to reach Birmingham from Exeter without a car?
You can reach Birmingham from Exeter by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

14/11

£35

15/11

£32

Today

£12

17/11

£16

18/11

£15

19/11

£19

20/11

£12

21/11

£15

The cheapest trip from Exeter to Birmingham was searched and found on 16 Nov 2025 with a price of £12

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Exeter to Birmingham as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £12 to £43 for a bus ticket from Exeter to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £12, which is on 2025-11-20.