Blackpool to Exeter Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Blackpool and Exeter takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool 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.

5h 59m
Duration: 285 mi
Distance: £132
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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6h 25m

£111–175

Blackpool to Exeter train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Blackpool and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool 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 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

8:23 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
10:25 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
11:24 AM → 4:43 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:22 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 21m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:22 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 21m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:22 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 21m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:22 AM → 10:44 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
6:22 AM → 11:46 AM
5h 24m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 1:46 PM
5h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:18 AM → 2:45 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
10:37 AM → 3:46 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
11:18 AM → 4:46 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
12:37 PM → 5:46 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:22 AM → 11:43 AM
5h 21m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 1:44 PM
5h 21m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 2:44 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Blackpool to Exeter? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.