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

The cheapest way to get from Darwen to Exeter is to bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 9h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darwen to Exeter is to train and fly which takes 3h 44m and costs £80 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Darwen and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Darwen to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Town Centre and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Manchester Central Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Darwen and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Darwen to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Darwen and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Victoria and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

How far is it from Darwen to Exeter?

The distance between Darwen and Exeter is 268 miles. The road distance is 255.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Darwen to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs £130 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Darwen to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Darwen to Exeter bus from?

Darwen to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Darwen to Exeter train from?

Darwen to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Darwen to Exeter?

The best way to get from Darwen to Exeter is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs £130 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 9h 17m.

Where does the Darwen to Exeter bus arrive?

Darwen to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Darwen to Exeter train arrive?

Darwen to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Darwen to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Darwen to Exeter is 255 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Darwen to Exeter.

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

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Darwen to Exeter - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Darwen to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
6h 2m
£130–197
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 106 / ...
9h 17m
£50–125
Drive 253.9 mi
1. Drive from Darwen to Exetercar 253.9 mi
4h 25m
£64–92
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Darwen to Boltontrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3h 44m
£83–176
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 14m
£117–195
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
8h 29m
£125–237

Darwen to Exeter by train and tram

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6h 2mAverage Duration

£130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 266.6 mi
Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, England and Exeter, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davids twice daily. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Centre to Bampfylde Street via Manchester Central Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 17m.

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