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How to get fromExeter to Burnleyby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Exeter to Burnley by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to LeedstrainPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Burnley Manchester RoadtrainYork - Blackpool North / ...
    6h 11m
    £58–494
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus StationbusUk049 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangebusUk071
    7h 47m
    £16–47
  3. Drive 263.2 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to Burnleycar263.2 mi
    4h 29m
    £66–96
  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeEXT - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
    3. Take the train from Preston to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain
    4h 57m
    £98–313
  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New StreettrainPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to PrestontrainRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
    6h 26m
    £70–229
  6. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff CentraltrainExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillytrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    8h 7m
    £91–168

Exeter to Burnley by train

Calendar92Weekly Trains
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Exeter, England and Burnley, England?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Burnley Manchester Road via Leeds in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Mechanics Institute via Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 47m.

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