Train Exeter to Manchester from £162 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Manchester takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

4h 22m
Duration: 246 mi
Distance: £162
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 16m

£116–187

Exeter to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

4:27 PM → 8:29 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
5:27 PM → 9:29 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
6:27 PM → 10:30 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
7:27 PM → 11:55 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:29 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 11:29 AM
4h 9m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 12:29 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:29 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 11:29 AM
4h 9m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 12:29 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:29 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 11:29 AM
4h 9m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 12:29 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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