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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 via Manchester

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New StreettrainManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St DavidstrainEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    6h 13m
    £59–225

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationbusUk071
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde StreetbusUk045 / ...
    9h 32m
    £13–38

  3. Drive 258.2 mi

    1. Drive from Blackburn to Exetercar258.2 mi
    4h 31m
    £63–91

  4. Train, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Blackburn to Boltontrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)planeMAN - EXT
    4h 38m
    £84–273

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New StreettrainGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St DavidstrainEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    6h 25m
    £57–229

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff CentraltrainManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St DavidstrainCardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    8h 59m
    £98–194

  7. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeMAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
    6h 21m
    £132–356

Blackburn to Exeter by train and tram

Calendar146Weekly Services
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street via Bus station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 9h 32m.

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