There are 4 ways to get from Lichfield to Exeter by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lichfield City to Birmingham New Streettrain Lichfield Trent Valley High Level - Bromsgrove / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 55m£75–122Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Exeterbus Uk087
7h 20m£19–30Bus via Birmingham Coach Station
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Dale Housebus X3
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 104 / ...
6h 42mDrive 173.6 mi
- Drive from Lichfield to Exetercar 173.6 mi
3h 3m£43–63
Lichfield to Exeter by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lichfield to Exeter is to bus which costs £19 - £30 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Lichfield to Exeter is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Lichfield station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Moor Street Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Lichfield to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Lichfield City and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Lichfield and Exeter is 182 miles. The road distance is 174.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lichfield to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £75 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Lichfield to Exeter, including transfers.
Lichfield to Exeter bus services, operated by West Midlands Bus, depart from Bus Station.
Lichfield to Exeter train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Lichfield City station.
The best way to get from Lichfield to Exeter is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham Coach Station, which costs and takes 6h 42m.
What companies run services between Lichfield, England and Exeter, England?
You can take a train from Lichfield City to Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street via Dale House, Moor Street Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 42m.
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Lichfield City to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–13
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Website
- West Midlands Bus
Bus from Bus Station to Dale House
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- West Midlands Bus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Lichfield to Exeter bus services, operated by West Midlands Bus, arrive at Dale House station.
Lichfield to Exeter train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lichfield to Exeter is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Lichfield to Exeter.
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