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

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Exeter is to bus which costs £13 - £40 and takes 8h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Exeter is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Burnley and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Burnley to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Mechanics Institute and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Burnley and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Preston and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Burnley to Exeter?

The distance between Burnley and Exeter is 273 miles. The road distance is 265 miles.

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

The best way to get from Burnley to Exeter without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Burnley to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Exeter bus from?

Burnley to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Exeter train from?

Burnley to Exeter train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Burnley to Exeter?

The best way to get from Burnley to Exeter is to bus which takes 8h 22m and costs £13 - £40. Alternatively, you can train via Birmingham, which costs £60 - £240 and takes 7h.

Where does the Burnley to Exeter bus arrive?

Burnley to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Burnley to Exeter train arrive?

Burnley to Exeter train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Burnley to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Exeter is 265 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Burnley to Exeter.

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to Shudehill InterchangeX43
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St DavidsManchester Piccadilly - Paignton
6h 37m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationUk071
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde StreetUkn49 / ...
8h 22m
£14–36
Drive 263.5 mi
1. Drive from Burnley to Exeter263.5 mi
4h 30m
£65–94
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)MAN - EXT
5h 2m
£95–293
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New StreetGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St DavidsEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h
£63–233
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff CentralManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St DavidsCardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
9h 8m
£87–173
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to York
2. Take the train from York to Newcastle
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)NCL - EXT
6h 5m
£111–296
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to York
2. Take the train from York to Newcastle
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)NCL - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
7h 8m
£61–212

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT) flights

4Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 271.4 mi
Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Mechanics Institute to Bampfylde Street via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Exeter St Davids via Preston and Birmingham New Street in around 7h.

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