The average train between Manchester and Exeter takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Exeter. 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 twice daily between Manchester and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 8:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 2:03 PM which arrives into Exeter at 6:09 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester station and arriving at Exeter station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 13m.
Manchester to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
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The distance between Manchester and Exeter is 319 km. The road distance is 396 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davids twice daily. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 6m.