The average train between Blackburn and Exeter takes 6h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackburn to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Blackburn and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackburn is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Exeter at 9:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Blackburn station and arriving at Exeter station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
Blackburn to Exeter train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Blackburn to Exeter train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Blackburn to Exeter train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Blackburn and Exeter is 343.9 km. The road distance is 449 km.
You can take a train from Blackburn to Exeter St Davids via Preston and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 28m.