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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Blackburn is to bus via Manchester which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Blackburn is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Mincing Lane via Bristol Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter 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 5h 48m.

How far is it from Exeter to Blackburn?

The distance between Exeter and Blackburn is 281 miles. The road distance is 259.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Blackburn without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 48m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Exeter to Blackburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Blackburn bus from?

Exeter to Blackburn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Blackburn train from?

Exeter to Blackburn train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Blackburn?

The best way to get from Exeter to Blackburn is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 48m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 49m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £230 and takes 7h 3m.

Where does the Exeter to Blackburn bus arrive?

Exeter to Blackburn bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Blackburn train arrive?

Exeter to Blackburn train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Blackburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Blackburn is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Exeter to Blackburn.

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

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Exeter to Blackburn - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 48m
£105–168
Bus via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk087 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
9h 49m
£35–56
Drive 258.4 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Blackburncar 258.4 mi
4h 35m
£65–94
Fly Exeter to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
7h 3m
£87–224
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
8h 1m
£111–193
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G5
2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Bus Stationbus G4
11h 5m
£44–81
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
6h 18m
£148–434
Fly Exeter to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EXT - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
7h 50m
£118–266

Exeter to Blackburn by train

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Distance: 279.3 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Blackburn via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Mincing Lane via Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus station in around 9h 49m.

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