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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 | Birmingham New Street | Exeter St David's | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Birmingham New Street | Exeter St David's | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Birmingham New Street | Exeter St David's | No tags | ||||
| Train | Birmingham New Street | Exeter St David's | No tags | ||||
| Train | Birmingham New Street | Exeter St David's | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Birmingham to Exeter
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Exeter. The journey takes about 4 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just MAD 122, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 47 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 Wi-Fi. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at MAD 368
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Exeter by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Birmingham to Exeter?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Exeter start from MAD 368. The average price for this train route is around MAD 1,682. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Exeter?
The average train journey time from Birmingham to Exeter is 2h 33m, covering a distance of 226 km. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 19m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Exeter route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Exeter?
The earliest train from Birmingham to Exeter departs at 07:12. And the latest train departs at 20:12.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Exeter was searched and found on 26 Apr 2026 with a price of MAD 401To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Birmingham to Exeter as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from MAD 401 to MAD 3,867 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Exeter based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at MAD 401, which is on 2026-04-27.
