Train Exeter to Old Trafford from £165 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Old Trafford takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Old Trafford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 7m
Duration: 249 mi
Distance: £165
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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5h 1m

£118–190

Exeter to Old Trafford train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Old Trafford. 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 Old Trafford at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 1:03 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 2:03 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 1:03 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 2:03 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:27 AM → 11:03 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 12:03 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 1:03 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 2:03 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:27 AM → 3:03 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
11:27 AM → 4:03 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Old Trafford? 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.

Map of how to get from Exeter to Old Trafford.

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Distance: 249.1 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Old Trafford, England?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Old Trafford via Birmingham New Street, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, and Exchange Quay in around 5h 1m.

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