Exeter to Blackpool train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Exeter to Blackpool by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Exeter to Blackpool take around 4 hours and 47 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 342 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Exeter is scheduled to depart at around  06:24. The last departure is usually at around 20:52 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Exeter at around 06:23, with the last train leaving at around 19:25. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 31 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 22 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £111.30.

We think any time is a great time to visit Blackpool, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Blackpool.

Is there a direct train from Exeter to Blackpool?

The journey between Exeter and Blackpool usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Exeter to Blackpool every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

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

The Exeter to Blackpool train travel takes about 4 hours and 47 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Exeter to Blackpool train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Blackpool leaving Exeter at around 06:24 and the last train leaving at around 20:52 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Exeter at around 06:23, with the final departure at 19:25.