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Exeter Central to Blackpool South by train

First train

05:16

Last train

14:14

Departure station

Exeter Central

Arrival station

Blackpool South

Journey time

From 6h 9m

Distance

213 miles (343 km)

Changes

3 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Avanti West Coast

Travelling from Exeter Central to Blackpool South by train

Looking to travel from Exeter Central to Blackpool South by train? You've come to the right place!

On average, it takes around 6 hours 18 minutes to travel from Exeter Central to Blackpool South by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 6 hours 9 minutes though. You'll usually find 0 trains per day running along the 213 miles (343 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 3 changes during the journey to Blackpool South, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or CrossCountry to get to Blackpool South. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.

To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Exeter Central to Blackpool South in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!

Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, scroll up for timetables including live train times, or keep reading for FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Exeter Central to Blackpool South? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Exeter Central and Blackpool South by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Exeter Central to Blackpool South is 6 hours and 9 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Exeter Central to Blackpool South?

No, there are no direct train services from Exeter Central to Blackpool South. Travelling from Exeter Central to Blackpool South by train will require a minimum of 3 changes.

What time does the first train from Exeter Central to Blackpool South leave?

The first train from Exeter Central to Blackpool South leaves at 05:16. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Exeter Central to Blackpool South leave?

The last train from Exeter Central to Blackpool South leaves at 14:14. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Exeter Central and Blackpool South by train?

Trains travelling from Exeter Central to Blackpool South cover a distance of around 213 miles (343 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Exeter Central to Blackpool South

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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