There are 6 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
best- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
2h 36m£71–222Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
7h 7m£47–113Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 47m£115–179Drive 236.6 mi
- Drive from Exeter (Station) to Manchestercar 236.6 mi
4h 6m£58–83Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Manchester Piccadillytrain Paignton - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 46m£122–183Train #2
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
7h 45m£112–213
Exeter (Station) to Manchester by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter (Station) to Manchester is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter (Station) to Manchester is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs £70 - £230.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter (Station) to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
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 47m.
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 47m and costs £110 - £180.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Exeter (Station) to Manchester, including transfers.
Exeter (Station) to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, 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 36m and costs £70 - £230. Alternatively, you can train via Birmingham, which costs £110 - £180 and takes 4h 47m, you could also bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 7h 7m.
What companies run services between Exeter (Station), England and Manchester, England?
Loganair flies from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 6 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 47m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £65–170
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £120–180
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- 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
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Exeter (Station) to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
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 6m to drive from Exeter (Station) to Manchester.
Book your Exeter (Station) to Manchester bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 2184+ hotels available in Manchester.





















