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 51m£107–323Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
7h 54m£44–61Drive 233.8 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Old Traffordcar 233.8 mi
3h 58m£58–84Fly from Exeter, tram
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Wharfsidetram
3h 15m£74–253Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Manchester Piccadillytrain Paignton - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 9m£109–319Train #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 8m£128–209Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
5h 36m£151–399
Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Old Trafford is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 7h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Old Trafford is to fly and tram which takes 3h 15m and costs £70 - £260.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Old Trafford. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Warwick Road via Birmingham Coach Station and Charlotte Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
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 51m.
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 51m and costs £100 - £330.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Exeter to Old Trafford, including transfers.
Exeter to Old Trafford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street 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 51m and costs £100 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 7h 54m.
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 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Old Trafford via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, and Warwick Road in around 7h 54m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £65–180
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–160
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £65–180
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–210
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £75–110
- 1st Class
- £150–210
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £40–65
- 1st Class
- £75–110
Train from Exeter St Davids to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £100–320
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £100–160
- 1st Class
- £230–320
- 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
- £30–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £30–45
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £65–95
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- customerservices@metrolink.co.uk
- Website
- tfgm.com
Tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Wharfside
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £60–75
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £80–120
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–170
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £90–110
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £120–170
- 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
- £25–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Old Trafford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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.
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