Trains tickets from Birmingham to Exeter

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from $78
TomorrowMay 2
from $88
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham New Street
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Exeter St David's
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham New Street
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Exeter St David's
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham New Street
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Exeter St David's
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham New Street
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Exeter St David's
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham New Street
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Exeter
    Destination location: Exeter St David's
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Exeter.

Bus
Average Price$15 - $47Average Duration4h 40m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Train
Average Price$57 - $380Average Duration2h 32m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$16 - $47Average Duration3h
10kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Birmingham to Exeter

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Exeter. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
3hAverage Duration
$16Cheapest ticket
10kgCO₂ emissions

Train Birmingham to Exeter: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$179
Average train trip duration2h 32m
Number of daily trains10
Earliest train departure7:12am
Distance140 miles (225 km)
Latest train departure8:12pm

Birmingham to Exeter Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
04/29
$78
04/30
$134
Today
$78
05/02
$88
05/03
$70
05/04
No data
05/05
No data
05/06
$55
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Birmingham to Exeter was searched and found on May 6, 2025 with a price of $55

To 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 $55 to $417 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 $55 which is on 2025-05-06.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Birmingham to Exeter is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Exeter you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Birmingham and Exeter, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Birmingham to Exeter, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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Train from Exeter to Birmingham

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