How to travel from Exeter to Manchester

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Exeter to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $44.

Distance: 198 miles (319 km)

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$38

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$105

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7h 25m

Average total duration

6h 55m

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5h 34m

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5h 4m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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from Exeter to Manchester

How to get from Exeter to Manchester by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Exeter to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
03:15AM8h00
Exeter
11:15AMManchester
$231One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
03:15AM8h00
Exeter
11:15AMManchester
$231One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
06:40AM7h40
Exeter
02:20PMManchester
$501One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
03:25AM7h50
Exeter
11:15AMManchester
$261One-way
0 transfers
National Express
06:30AM7h50
Exeter
02:20PMManchester
$381One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
01:10AM11h00
Exeter
12:10PMManchester
$511One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Exeter to Manchester

Travel to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Exeter to Manchester.

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There are 3 options to travel between Exeter and Manchester including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Exeter to Manchester is a bus with an average price of $23 (€18).

This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Manchester:

A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Manchester costing on average $44 (€36).

A bus is $67 (€54) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter to Manchester costing on average $90 (€73).

The fastest way to travel from Exeter to Manchester is by flight with an average journey time of 50m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 3m.

Bus takes on average 7h 30m.

The distance from Exeter to Manchester is approximately 198 miles (319 km).
The average frequency per day from Exeter to Manchester is:
  • Around 18 trains per day.
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 1 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter and Manchester as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Exeter to Manchester:
  • Trains mostly depart from Exeter St Davids (EXD) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
  • Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Exeter to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Great Western Rail, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Manchester by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Exeter to Manchester:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Exeter to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.
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