There are 5 ways to get from Solihull to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 37m£72–115Bus via Birmingham - Jennens Road
cheapest- Take the bus from Solihull Town Centre to Dale Endbus X12
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Exeterbus Uk087
7h 33m£22–34Bus
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 104 / ...
6h 4m£29–48Drive 155 mi
- Drive from Solihull to Exetercar 155 mi
2h 52m£39–56Fly
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Exeter (EXT)plane BHX - EXT
6h 6m£99–225
Solihull to Exeter by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Solihull to Exeter is to bus via Birmingham - Jennens Road which costs £21 - £35 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Solihull to Exeter is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Solihull to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Lode Lane and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Solihull to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Solihull and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Solihull and Exeter is 173 miles. The road distance is 155.9 miles.
The best way to get from Solihull to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Solihull to Exeter, including transfers.
Solihull to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Solihull to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Solihull to Exeter is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 6h 4m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £230 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Solihull, England and Exeter, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Street twice daily. Tickets cost £27–45 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Exeter via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65–370
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Exeter via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £60–350
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Exeter via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £240–750
- 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
- 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
- Website
- West Midlands Bus
Bus from Solihull Town Centre to Dale End
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- West Midlands Bus
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- [email protected]
- Website
- NX West Midlands
Bus from Solihull Town Centre to Dale End
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- NX West Midlands
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
Solihull to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.
Solihull to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solihull to Exeter is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Solihull to Exeter.
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