There are 7 ways to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Blackburn by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Bolton to Blackburntrain
2h 38m£76–263Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk087 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
11h 12m£35–55Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain Rugby - Preston / ...
6h 57m£117–341Airport 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£63–91Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Manchester Piccadillytrain Paignton - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
7h 32m£110–336Train #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 31m£135–231
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Blackburn by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Blackburn is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 11h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Blackburn is to fly and train which takes 2h 38m and costs £75 - £270.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Exeter International Airport and arriving at Mincing Lane via Exeter, Bristol Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.
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 57m and costs £110 - £350.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Blackburn, including transfers.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Blackburn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.
The best way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Blackburn is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 57m and costs £110 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 11h 12m.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Blackburn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus 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.
What companies run services between Exeter Airport (EXT), England and Blackburn, England?
You can take a bus from Exeter International Airport to Blackburn via St Davids Station, Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter International Airport to Mincing Lane via Paris Street, Exeter, Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus station in around 11h 12m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–220
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Bolton to Blackburn
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £4–6
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–210
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £75–110
- 1st Class
- £150–210
Train from Exeter St Davids to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £100–320
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £100–160
- 1st Class
- £230–320
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–120
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £35–55
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £80–120
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £60–75
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £80–120
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £65–95
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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