Cheap train tickets from Exeter to Manchester
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Exeter to Manchester will cost around $ 222 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 216.
Train schedule from Exeter to Manchester
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Fastest train times from Exeter to Manchester
Fastest Journey
4 h 59 m
Average
5 h 36 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
319 km
It's difficult to get from Exeter to Manchester without transferring at least 2 times.
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Overview: Train from Exeter to Manchester
 | Distance | 197 miles (318 km) |
 | Average train duration | 5 h 27 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $185 (€155) |
 | Train frequency | 10 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 10 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | Cross Country |
Trains from Exeter to Manchester cover the 197 miles (318 km) long journey taking on average 5 h 27 min with our travel partners like Cross Country. Normally, there are 10 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $108 (€90), but the average price of train tickets is $185 (€155). Travelers depart most frequently from Exeter St Davids and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly.
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Travel with CrossCountry from Exeter to Manchester
Buy your official CrossCountry train tickets from Exeter to Manchester from $108 (€90) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular route.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train from Exeter to Manchester you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
CrossCountry is one of the best options when traveling by train from Exeter to Manchester. Omio quickly shows you current CrossCountry train schedules for the Exeter - Manchester journey and makes it easier than ever for you to buy train tickets online for the cheapest, fastest or earliest route available. The distance between Exeter and Manchester is around 197 miles (318 km) and the cheapest CrossCountry one-way ticket you can book starts at $108 (€90). As you check the latest Exeter to Manchester train schedule from CrossCountry for your ideal departure and arrival times, you can also review travel information, such as baggage allowance and amenities offered onboard, and compare the best route available to arrive to Manchester safely. If you search for CrossCountry tickets in the Omio app, you can also see if they are mobile tickets so that you can travel paperless. Let Omio quickly find you the perfect CrossCountry ticket between Exeter and Manchester so you can spend more time enjoying the smooth and easy journey!
CrossCountry has updated its ticket policies due to the coronavirus. Keep these in mind when booking your CrossCountry tickets between Exeter and Manchester and when traveling by train:
- Refund or voucher policy
- If you have an Off-Peak or Anytime ticket, you can get a full refund and the £10 admin fee has been waived. Advance tickets are normally non-refundable but you can now also get a full refund if your Advance ticket was booked before 23 March 2020.
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
Travel Tips
When departing from Exeter, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Exeter St Davids, Exeter Central and Exeter St Thomas. When arriving in Manchester, you can end your journey in train stations like Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Victoria and Manchester Oxford Road.
Omio customers book a train from Exeter St Davids to Manchester Piccadilly most frequently for this route.
Passengers board their train most frequently from Exeter St Davids and travel around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) from the city center to this train station.
Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Manchester Piccadilly and need to travel approximately 0.4 miles (587 m) from the train station to the city center in Manchester.
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