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How to get fromExeter to Greater Manchesterby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Exeter to Greater Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New StreettrainPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester PiccadillytrainBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    4h 52m
    £55–190

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus StationbusUk045 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to ManchesterbusUk071
    5h 57m
    £16–45

  3. Drive 236.7 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to Greater Manchestercar236.7 mi
    3h 54m
    £59–85

  4. Fly from Exeter, line 111 bus

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeEXT - MAN
    2. Take the bus from Oxford Road Station to Maine Roadbus
    2h 59m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Manchester PiccadillytrainPaignton - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 13m
    £65–270

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff CentraltrainExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester PiccadillytrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    7h 10m
    £88–164

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeLHR - MAN
    5h 18m
    £124–350

  8. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeSOU - MAN
    5h 53m
    £96–219

Exeter to Greater Manchester by train, foot, and bus

Calendar125Weekly Services
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Greater Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Maine Road via Birmingham New Street, Manchester Piccadilly, and Charlotte Street in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Manchester via Bristol Bus Station in around 5h 57m.

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