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Compare train and bus 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 €19. 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 €19, and a train costs an average of €54.
Distance: 198 miles (319 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€38 Average price Cheapest | €88 Average price |
7h 59m Average total duration 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Exeter to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Exeter to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
There are 2 options to travel from Exeter to Manchester including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel between Exeter and Manchester is a bus with an average price of $18 (€16).
This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Manchester:
A bus is () less than a flight with an average ticket price of () from Exeter to Manchester.
Taking a bus costs $82 (€74) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $99 (€90).
The fastest way from Exeter to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 4 h 5 min.
There are alternative travel options to Manchester that take longer:
Getting to Manchester by bus takes 6 h 33 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 197 miles (318 km) between Exeter and Manchester.
The average frequency per day from Exeter to Manchester is:
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Manchester from Exeter as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Exeter to Manchester:
- Trains most often depart from Exeter at Exeter St Davids and arrive in Manchester at Manchester Piccadilly.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Exeter to Manchester:
- You can travel from Exeter to Manchester by bus with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $18 (€16) with FlixBus from Exeter to Manchester.
- You can travel from Exeter to Manchester by train with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Great Western Rail, Cross Country or first_great_western. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $99 (€90) with CrossCountry from Exeter to Manchester.
Yes, there are direct routes from Exeter to Manchester with the following travel companies:
- You can book a direct bus with.
- You can travel directly by train with Cross Country.
Direct services to Manchester tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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