What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Manchester is to bus which costs £26 - £50 and takes 6h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Exeter to Manchester?

The distance between Exeter and Manchester is 247 miles. The road distance is 238.1 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to Manchester without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 19m and costs £100 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Manchester?

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Exeter to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Manchester bus from?

Exeter to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Manchester train from?

Exeter to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Manchester?

The best way to get from Exeter to Manchester is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 19m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 6h 50m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £200 and takes 6h.

Where does the Exeter to Manchester bus arrive?

Exeter to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Manchester train arrive?

Exeter to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Manchester is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Exeter to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Exeter to Manchester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Exeter to Manchester?

Book your Exeter to Manchester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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Exeter to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 19m
£100–162
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus Ukn49 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
6h 50m
£26–48
Drive 236.8 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Manchestercar 236.8 mi
4h 6m
£59–85
Fly from Exeter
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
6h
£80–200
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Manchester Piccadillytrain Paignton - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 36m
£110–170
Train #2
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
6h 35m
£103–181
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)plane LHR - MAN
4h 47m
£142–382
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CWL - MAN
7h 28m
£82–291

Exeter to Manchester by train

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Distance: 246 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Manchester Piccadilly via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Bristol Bus Station in around 6h 50m.

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