The cheapest and fastest coaches from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Exeter Central (EXC)
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
4 h 40 m
Average duration
5 h 30 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
225 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Exeter Central (EXC) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Exeter Central (EXC) will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £17.
Of the 2 buses that leave Birmingham New Street (BHM) for Exeter Central (EXC) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 225 km distance in an average of 5 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Exeter Central (EXC)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Exeter Central (EXC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 225 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£22 Average Price Cheapest | £55 Average Price |
4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Exeter Central (EXC) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Exeter Central (EXC) coaches for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 17:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h10 | 21:10 Exeter Central (EXC) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:00 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 4h40 | 00:40 Exeter Central (EXC) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Exeter Central (EXC)
Buses from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Exeter Central (EXC) run on average 16 times per day, taking around 4h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 13 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:50, the last at 20:40. The fastest coach covers the 225 km distance in 4h 25m.
Distance 225 km |
Average bus duration 4h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 4h 25m |
First bus 06:50 |
Last bus 20:40 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Exeter Central (EXC)You can travel by bus between Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Exeter Central (EXC) with National Express, Megabus for as low as £16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Exeter Central (EXC) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Exeter Central (EXC) by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Exeter Central (EXC), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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