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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Blackpool is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 10h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Blackpool is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter 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 5h 35m.

How far is it from Exeter to Blackpool?

The distance between Exeter and Blackpool is 286 miles. The road distance is 276.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Blackpool without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 35m and costs £110 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Exeter to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Blackpool bus from?

Exeter to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Blackpool train from?

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

Train or bus from Exeter to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Exeter to Blackpool is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 35m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 9h 44m.

Where does the Exeter to Blackpool bus arrive?

Exeter to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Exeter to Blackpool train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Blackpool is 276 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Exeter to Blackpool.

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

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Exeter to Blackpool - 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 35m
£112–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk087
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Blackpoolbus Uk026
10h 55m
£36–53
Bus via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 121 / ...
9h 44m
£49–82
Drive 274.5 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Blackpoolcar 274.5 mi
4h 42m
£68–99
Fly Exeter to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
7h 23m
£96–248
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain
8h 20m
£119–204
Fly Exeter to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EXT - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
7h 57m
£131–276
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
6h 33m
£158–449

Exeter to Blackpool by train

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Distance: 284.8 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Blackpool North via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to National Express Coach Facility via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 9h 44m.

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