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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Exeter to Blackburn
Cheapest price
£53
Average price
£62
Fastest journey
5 h 45 m
Average duration
5 h 56 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
344 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Exeter to Blackburn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Exeter to Blackburn will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £53.
Of the 2 trains that leave Exeter for Blackburn every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 344 km distance in an average of 5 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 7 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Exeter to Blackburn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Blackburn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, and a train costs an average of £53.
Distance: 344 km
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Live departures
Exeter to Blackburn train times
The table below shows live departures for Exeter to Blackburn trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:05 Exeter | 5h45 | 13:50 Blackburn | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:27 Exeter | 6h07 | 20:34 Blackburn | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Exeter to Blackburn
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Trains from Exeter to Blackburn run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £53 but you can travel from only £33 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:13, the last at 18:36. The fastest train covers the 344 km distance in 5h 23m.
Distance 344 km |
Average train duration 4h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 5h 23m |
First train 06:13 |
Last train 18:36 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Exeter to Blackburn trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Exeter and Blackburn from £33. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Exeter to Blackburn train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter to Blackburn by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Blackburn, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Exeter and Blackburn
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:50 - 18:15 Saturday 07:50 - 18:15 Sunday 09:30 - 16:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - Both platforms can be accessed via lifts from the main station entrance
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop at the front of the station on Queens Street
WifiShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:40 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 07:30 - 20:40 Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Weekdays (Mon-Fri) 08:45 - 19:40, Saturday 08:45 - 18:30 Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - All platforms can be accessed via Lifts from the sole main station entrance. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 5. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and adjacent entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Bottom of stairs leading to platform 1.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Exeter St Davids: Cowick Street bus stop by shopping precint. To Newton Abbot: Cowick Street bus stop outside the station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 06:40 - 18:00 Friday,Saturday 06:40 - 19:00 Sunday 09:10 - 16:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Access from station front to subway up 10 metre ramp or 4 steps from which a passenger lift and steep 20 metre ramp gives access to ticket office and platforms 1, 2 and 3 and by separate ramp to platform 4. Lifts available from first to last train.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located at the bottom of platform 4
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement pick up/drop off will be in the Vue Cinema Car Park at the rear of the Station
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