There are 8 ways to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Blackburn by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Manchester Airport
best- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
5h 33m£88–210Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
11h 26m£52–89Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 56m£110–176Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Exeter (EXT) to Blackburn257.6 mi
4h 32mDrive 257.6 mi
- Drive from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Blackburncar 257.6 mi
4h 32m£64–92Fly to Newcastle, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Blackburntrain
5h 35m£133–307Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Manchester Piccadillytrain Paignton - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
7h 20m£110–181Train #2
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
9h 19m£110–196
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Blackburn by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Blackburn is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 11h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Blackburn is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Exeter International Airport and arriving at Strawberry Bank via Clifton Place, Bampfylde Street, Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Blackburn via Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between Exeter Airport (EXT) and Blackburn is 224 miles. The road distance is 259.1 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Blackburn without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 56m and costs £110 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Blackburn, including transfers.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Blackburn bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Blackburn train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Blackburn is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs £85 - £210. Alternatively, you can train via Birmingham, which costs £110 - £180 and takes 6h 56m, you could also bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 11h 26m.
What companies run services between Exeter Airport (EXT), England and Blackburn, England?
Aer Lingus and KLM fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter International Airport to Blackburn via Clifton Place, Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 6h 56m.
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80–280
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £60–350
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £190–600
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newcastle to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £100–160
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Newcastle to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Leeds to Blackburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Exeter (EXT) to Blackburn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Blackburn bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Blackburn train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter Airport (EXT) to Blackburn is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Blackburn.
There are 1042+ hotels available in Blackburn.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Exeter Airport (EXT) and Blackburn. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.