The cheapest and fastest trains from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
2 h 26 m
Average duration
2 h 57 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
225 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
Of the 5 trains that leave Exeter St Davids (EXD) for Birmingham New Street (BHM) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 225 km distance in an average of 2 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 54 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 Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 225 km
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£46 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train times
The table below shows live departures for Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains for today, Friday 6 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C75328 | On time 07:20 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h34 | 09:54 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C75330 | On time 08:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h28 | 10:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C75323_C75008 | 09:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h28 | 11:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C75334 | On time 10:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h28 | 12:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C75336 | On time 11:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h28 | 13:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
C75339 | On time 12:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 2h28 | 14:55 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Trains from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:47, the last at 21:14. The fastest train covers the 225 km distance in 2h 22m.
Distance 225 km |
Average train duration 2h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 22m |
First train 05:47 |
Last train 21:14 |
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FAQs: Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Birmingham New Street (BHM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Exeter St Davids (EXD) and Birmingham New Street (BHM)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:40 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 07:30 - 20:40 Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Weekdays (Mon-Fri) 08:45 - 19:40, Saturday 08:45 - 18:30 Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - All platforms can be accessed via Lifts from the sole main station entrance. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 5. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and adjacent entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- In the middle of the station.
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
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