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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    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 20m
    £57–231

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus121
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus
    9h 22m
    £19–51

  3. Drive 274.7 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Exetercar274.7 mi
    4h 40m
    £67–97

  4. Train, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)planeMAN - EXT
    4h 35m
    £88–288

  5. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
    6h 23m
    £60–231

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
    8h 48m
    £103–201

  7. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeMAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
    6h 39m
    £136–371

Blackpool to Exeter by train

Calendar108Weekly Trains
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Exeter St Davids via Preston and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Bampfylde Street via Manchester Central Coach Station, Piccadilly Gardens, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 9h 22m.

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