There are 7 ways to get from Exeter to Old Trafford by train, bus, car, plane, or tram
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Train via Birmingham
best- 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 54m£118–181Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk087 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
7h 48m£24–62Drive 233.8 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Old Traffordcar 233.8 mi
3h 58m£58–83Fly from Exeter, tram
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Wharfsidetram
3h 20m£74–255Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Manchester Piccadillytrain Paignton - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 12m£130–179Train #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 11m£118–206Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
- Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
6h 15m£118–255
Exeter to Old Trafford by train, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Old Trafford is to bus which costs £23 - £65 and takes 7h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Old Trafford is to fly and tram which takes 3h 20m and costs £70 - £260.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Old Trafford. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Warwick Road via Bristol Bus Station and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Old Trafford. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Exchange Quay via Birmingham New Street and Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Exeter and Old Trafford is 251 miles. The road distance is 235.1 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Old Trafford without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 54m and costs £110 - £190.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Exeter to Old Trafford, including transfers.
Exeter to Old Trafford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.
Exeter to Old Trafford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Old Trafford is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 54m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £65 and takes 7h 48m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Old Trafford, England?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Old Trafford via Birmingham New Street, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, and Exchange Quay in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Old Trafford via Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Piccadilly Gardens, and Warwick Road in around 7h 48m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £65–220
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65–130
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–120
- 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
- £65–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- customerservices@metrolink.co.uk
- Website
- tfgm.com
Tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Wharfside
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–95
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Exeter Central to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–80
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–26
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Old Trafford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Exeter to Old Trafford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Old Trafford is 235 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Exeter to Old Trafford.
There are 3621+ hotels available in Old Trafford.



































