The average bus between Exeter and Manchester takes 7h 22m and the fastest bus takes 6h. The bus service runs several times per day from Exeter to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Exeter and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 4:55 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Manchester station via Bristol Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
Exeter to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Exeter station.
Exeter to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Book your Exeter to Manchester bus tickets online with National Express and FlixBus.
The distance between Exeter and Manchester is 319 km. The road distance is 393 km.
You can take a bus from Exeter to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Bristol Bus Station in around 7h 10m.