The average bus between Manchester and Exeter (Station) takes 7h 29m and the fastest bus takes 6h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Exeter (Station). 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 (Station). The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Exeter (Station) at 1:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Exeter (Station). However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Exeter (Station) station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
Manchester to Exeter (Station) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Exeter (Station) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.
Book your Manchester to Exeter (Station) bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Manchester and Exeter (Station) is 318.6 km. The road distance is 407 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bampfylde Street via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 50m.