There are 7 ways to get from Bolton to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 26m£109–339Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus Uk087 / ...
9h 23m£33–51Drive 245.7 mi
- Drive from Bolton to Exetercar 245.7 mi
4h 9m£61–87Fly to Exeter
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3h 38m£73–267Train
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
5h 27m£104–339Train #2
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
7h 53m£129–234Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
- Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
5h 41m£150–418
Bolton to Exeter by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Exeter is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Bolton to Exeter is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs £70 - £270.
No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Bolton Interchange and arriving at Exeter via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Manchester Piccadilly and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Bolton and Exeter is 259 miles. The road distance is 247.1 miles.
The best way to get from Bolton to Exeter without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 26m and costs £100 - £340.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Bolton to Exeter, including transfers.
Bolton to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Bolton to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Bolton to Exeter is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 26m and costs £100 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 23m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £270 and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Bolton, England and Exeter, England?
You can take a train from Bolton to Exeter St Davids via Manchester Piccadilly and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolton Interchange to Exeter via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bristol Bus Station in around 9h 23m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £65–180
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–160
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £65–180
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £40–65
- 1st Class
- £75–110
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–210
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £75–110
- 1st Class
- £150–210
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £100–320
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £100–160
- 1st Class
- £230–320
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- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–100
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £30–45
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £70–100
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £65–95
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £60–75
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £80–120
Train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–170
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £90–110
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £120–170
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Bolton to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Bolton to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Exeter is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Bolton to Exeter.
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