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How to get fromBlackburn to Exeterby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Blackburn to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
    6h 13m
    £47–430

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus bus Uk087 / ...
    10h 1m
    £14–39

  3. Drive 258.2 mi

    1. Drive from Blackburn to Exetercar car 258.2 mi
    4h 35m
    £63–91

  4. Train, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Boltontrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    4h 19m
    £72–262

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train Preston - Rugby / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    6h 19m
    £45–229

  6. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    8h 40m
    £87–210

  7. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 21m
    £125–357

Blackburn to Exeter by train and tram

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Blackburn, England and Exeter, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davids twice daily. Tickets cost £40–410 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Exeter via Bus station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Bristol Bus Station in around 10h 1m.

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