How much is the bus ticket from Exeter to Birmingham?

The cheapest bus tickets from Exeter to Birmingham start from $13. The average price for this route is around $27. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Exeter to Birmingham?

The average bus trip duration from Exeter to Birmingham is 4h 25m, covering a distance of 137 miles (221 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 4h and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the Exeter to Birmingham route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day, including services from National Express , FlixBus , Megabus UK .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Exeter to Birmingham?

The earliest bus departs from Exeter to Birmingham at 1:10am. And the latest bus departs at 5:15pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Exeter to Birmingham?

A bus trip from Exeter to Birmingham generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Exeter to Birmingham?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29762 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Exeter to Birmingham?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Exeter to Birmingham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Exeter to Birmingham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Exeter to Birmingham from $11 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Exeter to Birmingham on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:55pm	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	4h 45m	9:40pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:45pm	Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride	4h	5:45pm	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	Fastest
Bus	8:40am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	4h 20m	1:00pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	5h 15m	2:40pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	8:40am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	4h 20m	1:00pm	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Exeter to Birmingham on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:55pm	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	4h 45m	9:40pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:45pm	Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride	4h	5:45pm	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	Fastest
Bus	3:15am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	4h 40m	7:55am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:10am	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	7h 55m	9:05am	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	3:15am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	4h 40m	7:55am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Exeter to Birmingham on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:55pm	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	4h 45m	9:40pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:45pm	Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride	4h	5:45pm	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	Fastest
Bus	3:15am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	4h 40m	7:55am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:10am	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	7h 55m	9:05am	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	3:15am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	4h 40m	7:55am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Exeter to Birmingham on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:55pm	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	4h 45m	9:40pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:45pm	Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride	4h	5:45pm	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	Fastest
Bus	3:15am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	4h 40m	7:55am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:10am	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	7h 55m	9:05am	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	3:15am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	4h 40m	7:55am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Exeter to Birmingham on December 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	4h 20m	1:00pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:50am	Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride	4h 10m	1:00pm	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	3:15am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	4h 40m	7:55am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	5h 15m	2:40pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	3:15am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	4h 40m	7:55am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Exeter to Birmingham on December 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:30am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	4h 30m	11:00am	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:25am	Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride	4h	7:25am	Bearwood, Hangley Rd.	Fastest
Bus	3:15am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	4h 25m	7:40am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	9:25am	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	5h 15m	2:40pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	3:15am	Bampfylde Street (Stop 34)	4h 25m	7:40am	Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Exeter to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3hAverage Duration

141 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$13 - $98	Average Duration4h 25m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$39 - $428	Average Duration2h 28m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$19 - $28	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Exeter and Birmingham?

Stops in Exeter

A
Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride
Honiton Road (Bus Shelter, Lay-by, opp Park & Ride), Exeter EX1
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B
Exeter (Bus & Coach Station)
EXETER , Sidwell St, Exeter EX4, UK
C
Exeter, opp Honiton Road Park & Ride (outside The Barn Owl)
2 Honiton Rd, Exeter, Devon EX1 3RU, UK

Stops in Birmingham

A
Coach Station
Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
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B
Birmingham Airport
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C
Bearwood
1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK
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D
67 Colmore Row
67 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3, United Kingdom
E
A457
A457, Birmingham B3, UK
F
Aston University
10 Jennens Rd, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,768 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Passengers have praised the bus service for its polite and helpful drivers, as well as the smooth and safe journeys. The coaches are described as comfortable with competitive pricing, arriving on time. However, some users mentioned a delay at Bristol requiring an hour-long wait before continuing their journey.

National Express Exeter Birmingham recent customer reviews

Comfortable. However, didn’t like the fact that we had to come off the bus and wait for an hour at Bristol before continuing the journey

Doreen A.

June 7, 2025

Bus drivers were lovely. Really polite and helpful. Journey was smooth and I felt safe.

Christine R.

March 29, 2024

Not happy, didn’t answer any of my calls when I tried to contact them to get help. Won’t be using it again

Georgina W.

February 25, 2022

FlixBus

3.5/511,617 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Megabus UK

3.5/54,284 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Based on 4284 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at $27

Megabus Exeter Birmingham recent customer reviews

It was a good journey but there wasn't much time to catch the connecting coach, 5 minutes so close call.

Mark V.

March 17, 2024

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Exeter to Birmingham by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Exeter to Birmingham?
The cheapest bus tickets from Exeter to Birmingham start from $13. The average price for this route is around $27. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Exeter to Birmingham?
The average bus trip duration from Exeter to Birmingham is 4h 25m, covering a distance of 137 miles (221 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 4h and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Exeter to Birmingham route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 20 buses available per day, including services from National Express, FlixBus, Megabus UK.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Exeter to Birmingham?
The earliest bus departs from Exeter to Birmingham at 1:10am. And the latest bus departs at 5:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Exeter to Birmingham?
A bus trip from Exeter to Birmingham generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Exeter to Birmingham?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29762 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Exeter to Birmingham?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Exeter to Birmingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Exeter to Birmingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

12/13

$17

12/14

$28

Today

$21

12/16

$20

12/17

$20

12/18

$20

12/19

$27

12/20

$28

The cheapest trip from Exeter to Birmingham was searched and found on Dec 13, 2025 with a price of $17

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Exeter to Birmingham, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $17 to $57 for a bus ticket from Exeter to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-12-16.