Train Exeter to Manchester Metropolitan University from £153 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Manchester Metropolitan University takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Manchester Metropolitan University. 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 24m
Duration: 247 mi
Distance: £153
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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4h 41m

£115–179

Exeter to Manchester Metropolitan University train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Manchester Metropolitan University. 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 Metropolitan University at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

5:27 PM → 9:29 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
6:27 PM → 10:30 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
7:27 PM → 12:13 AM
Arrives next day
4h 46m • 1 change
9:14 PM → 7:29 AM
Arrives next day
10h 15m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:29 AM
4h 2m • 1 change
7:27 AM → 11:29 AM
4h 2m • 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 Sunday, May 10, 2026

10:27 AM → 2:29 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 3:29 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
11:34 AM → 4:00 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
12:27 PM → 4:29 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 11, 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 Tuesday, May 12, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:29 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 11:29 AM
4h 9m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Exeter to Manchester Metropolitan University.

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Distance: 246.9 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Manchester Metropolitan University via Birmingham New Street and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 41m.

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