Exeter to Birmingham International by train

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Overview: trains from Exeter to Birmingham International

Find the key information for travelling by train from Exeter to Birmingham International, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:23 View journey
Last train 20:56 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 45m View journey
Distance (km) 229
Trains / day 45 View all
Cheapest journey €157.00 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 6m
Train operators 9

Travelling from Exeter to Birmingham International by train

Want to know how to get from Exeter to Birmingham International by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Exeter to Birmingham International take around 2 hours and 45 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 229 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Exeter is scheduled to depart at around  06:24. The last departure is usually at around 20:56 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Exeter at around 06:23, with the last train leaving at around 19:27. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 45 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 12 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from €157.00.

We think any time is a great time to visit Birmingham International, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Birmingham International.

Is there a direct train from Exeter to Birmingham International?

The journey between Exeter and Birmingham International usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Exeter to Birmingham International every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Exeter to Birmingham International?

The Exeter to Birmingham International train travel takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Exeter to Birmingham International train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Birmingham International leaving Exeter at around 06:24 and the last train leaving at around 20:56 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Exeter at around 06:23, with the final departure at 19:27.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.