There are 8 ways to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Blackpool by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
best- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
6h 4m£98–235Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk087
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Blackpoolbus Uk026
12h 48m£39–61Train 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 43m£112–179Bus via Manchester
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 121 / ...
11h 38m£55–89Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Exeter (EXT) to Blackpool273.8 mi
4h 39mDrive 273.8 mi
- Drive from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Blackpoolcar 273.8 mi
4h 39m£69–99Fly to Liverpool, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EXT - LPL
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
6h 38m£129–272Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain
9h 47m£117–207
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Blackpool by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Blackpool is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 12h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Blackpool is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Exeter International Airport and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Clifton Place, Bampfylde Street, Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Blackpool North via Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Exeter Airport (EXT) and Blackpool is 248 miles. The road distance is 275.3 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Blackpool without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 43m and costs £110 - £180.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Blackpool, including transfers.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Blackpool train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Blackpool is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 43m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £55 - £90 and takes 11h 38m.
What companies run services between Exeter Airport (EXT), England and Blackpool, England?
You can take a bus from Exeter International Airport to Blackpool North via Clifton Place, Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter International Airport to National Express Coach Facility via Clifton Place, Cheeke Street, Bampfylde Street, Birmingham Coach Station, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 11h 38m.
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80–280
Flights from Exeter to Liverpool via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £75–410
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £85–150
Flights from Exeter to Liverpool via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80–460
Flights from Exeter to Liverpool via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £75–420
- 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
- £65–380
Train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- 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
- 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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Exeter to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Blackpool
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Exeter (EXT) to Blackpool
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Exeter Airport (EXT) to Blackpool train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter Airport (EXT) to Blackpool is 275 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Exeter Airport (EXT) to Blackpool.
There are 1852+ hotels available in Blackpool.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Exeter Airport (EXT) and Blackpool. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





































