The average bus between Manchester and Exeter takes 6h 43m and the fastest bus takes 6h. 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.
Buses run 4 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 1:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Exeter station via Bristol Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
Manchester to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.
Book your Manchester to Exeter bus tickets online with FlixBus and National Express.
The distance between Manchester and Exeter is 319 km. The road distance is 394 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bampfylde Street via Bus Station in around 7h 4m.