What is the cheapest way to get from Blackburn to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from Blackburn to Exeter is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 4h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blackburn to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from Blackburn to Exeter is to train and fly which takes 3h 52m and costs £75 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Blackburn and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackburn station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Bus station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Blackburn and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Blackburn and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Victoria, Manchester Piccadilly and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Blackburn to Exeter?

The distance between Blackburn and Exeter is 272 miles. The road distance is 259.7 miles.

How do I travel from Blackburn to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from Blackburn to Exeter without a car is to train via Manchester which takes 6h 11m and costs £45 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Blackburn to Exeter?

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Blackburn to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Exeter bus from?

Blackburn to Exeter bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Blackburn to Exeter train from?

Blackburn to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Blackburn to Exeter?

The best way to get from Blackburn to Exeter is to train via Manchester which takes 6h 11m and costs £45 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 46m.

Where does the Blackburn to Exeter bus arrive?

Blackburn to Exeter bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Blackburn to Exeter train arrive?

Blackburn to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Blackburn to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackburn to Exeter is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Blackburn to Exeter.

How do I get a train ticket from Blackburn to Exeter?

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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Blackburn to Exeter - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Blackburn to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Manchester
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 11m
£47–225
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 15m
£46–228
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus Ukn49 / ...
8h 46m
Drive 258.2 mi
1. Drive from Blackburn to Exetercar 258.2 mi
4h 35m
£64–92
Train, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Blackburn to Boltontrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3h 52m
£77–273
Train #2
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
8h 31m
£92–200
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 14m
£120–364
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain
7h 18m
£100–228

Blackburn to Exeter by train and tram

144Weekly Services

6h 11mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 270.6 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Blackburn, England and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Blackburn to Exeter St Davids via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, Manchester Piccadilly, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street via Bus station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 8h 46m.

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