The average train between Devon and Manchester takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Devon 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.
Trains run hourly between Devon and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 7:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Devon is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Manchester at 10:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Devon to Manchester? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Devon to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Devon station and arriving at Manchester station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Devon to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Devon to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Devon to Manchester train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Devon and Manchester is 320.7 km. The road distance is 413 km.
You can take a train from Yeoford to Manchester Piccadilly via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 19m.