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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St DavidstrainManchester Piccadilly - Paignton
    6h 2m
    £71–419
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationbusUk071
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde StreetbusUkn49 / ...
    8h 26m
    £14–53
  3. Drive 253.9 mi

    1. Drive from Darwen to Exetercar253.9 mi
    4h 22m
    £63–92
  4. Train, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Darwen to Boltontrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)planeMAN - EXT
    4h 14m
    £95–283
  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New StreettrainManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St DavidstrainEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    6h 6m
    £57–223
  6. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff CentraltrainManchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St DavidstrainCardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    8h 26m
    £91–184
  7. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeMAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
    6h 16m
    £132–375

Darwen to Exeter by train and tram

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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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 £65–400 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Centre to Bampfylde Street via Bolton Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 8h 26m.

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