The average train between Blackburn and Exeter takes 5h 58m and the fastest train takes 5h 49m. The train service runs several times per day 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 twice daily between Blackburn and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackburn is at 12:18 PM which arrives into Exeter at 6:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 5h 58m. 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 Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
Blackburn to Exeter train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly 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, Metrolink and Cross Country.
The distance between Blackburn and Exeter is 343.9 km. The road distance is 436 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davids twice daily. Tickets cost £120–190 and the journey takes 4h 6m.