The average train between Manchester and Exmouth takes 5h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Exmouth. 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 Manchester and Exmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Exmouth at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Exmouth? 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 Manchester to Exmouth. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Exmouth station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
Manchester to Exmouth train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Exmouth train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Manchester to Exmouth train tickets online with Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Manchester and Exmouth is 328.2 km. The road distance is 414 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exmouth via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 48m.