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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Exeter takes 7h 55m and the fastest bus takes 6h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 55m
Duration
244 mi
Distance
£39
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Manchester to Exeter bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Manchester and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 8:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Exeter at 5:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBus11h • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus7h 40m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus6h 25m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBus11h • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus7h 40m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus6h 25m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus7h 40m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus6h 25m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus7h 40m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus6h 25m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBus11h • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus7h 40m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus6h 25m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBus11h • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBus7h 40m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus6h 25m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Exeter? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 244.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Exeter, England?

You can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Exeter via Bristol Bus Station in around 7h 5m.

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