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

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Exeter is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 4h 33m.

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 33m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Burnley and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Burnley station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Exeter via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.

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 6h 33m.

How far is it from Burnley to Exeter?

The distance between Burnley and Exeter is 292 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 train via Birmingham which takes 6h 33m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m 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 The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus 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 train via Birmingham which takes 6h 33m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 31m.

Where does the Burnley to Exeter bus arrive?

Burnley to Exeter bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange 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 33m 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 train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
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 33m
£124–196
Drive 263.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Burnley to Exetercar 263.5 mi
4h 33m
£65–93
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus
9h 31m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
4h 38m
£82–210
Train
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Leedstrain Blackpool North - York / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 35m
£155–227
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
9h 7m
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
6h 24m
£141–363
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Yorktrain
2. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 14m
£118–273

Burnley to Exeter by train

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Distance: 290.4 mi
Duration: 6h 33m

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

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Exeter St Davids via Preston and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Exeter via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bristol Bus Station in around 9h 31m.

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