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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 via Birmingham

    best
    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 13m
    £115–380

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 121 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus bus
    9h 44m
    £49–74

  3. Drive 274.7 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Exetercar car 274.7 mi
    4h 43m
    £67–97

  4. Train, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    4h 38m
    £77–257

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
    6h 27m
    £109–332

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    8h 53m
    £134–227

  7. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 40m
    £154–408

Blackpool to Exeter by train

Calendar103Weekly Trains
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£115Cheapest Price
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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 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Exeter via Manchester Central Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Bristol Bus Station in around 9h 44m.

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