There are 7 ways to get from Exeter (Station) to Manchester by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Exeter
best- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
2h 34m£85–290Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus StationUkn49 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk071
6h 18m£16–46Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New StreetPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester PiccadillyBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 40m£53–190Drive 236.6 mi
- Drive from Exeter (Station) to Manchester236.6 mi
4h 3m£59–85Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Newquay Bus Station
- Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)NQY - MAN
6h 20m£70–234Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Manchester PiccadillyPaignton - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 44m£66–273Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station106 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station120 / ...
7h 22m£21–62
Exeter (Station) to Manchester by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter (Station) to Manchester is to bus which costs £16 - £50 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter (Station) to Manchester is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs £85 - £290.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter (Station) to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter (Station) to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Exeter (Station) and Manchester is 205 miles. The road distance is 238 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter (Station) to Manchester without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 40m and costs £50 - £190.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Exeter (Station) to Manchester, including transfers.
Exeter (Station) to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter (Station) to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter (Station) to Manchester is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs £85 - £290. Alternatively, you can train via Birmingham, which costs £50 - £190 and takes 4h 40m, you could also bus, which costs £16 - £50 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Exeter (Station), England and Manchester, England?
Loganair flies from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Exeter (Station) to Manchester Piccadilly via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 40m.
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- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £75–140
Flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £75–250
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £55–170
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Newquay Cornwall Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £60–180
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–55
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £65–270
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Newquay Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Newquay Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter (Station) to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.
Manchester is 2h behind Exeter (Station). It is currently 5:34 PM in Exeter (Station) and 3:34 PM in Manchester.
Exeter (Station) to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter (Station) to Manchester is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Exeter (Station) to Manchester.
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