Rome2Rio

How to get fromGreater Manchester to Exeterby train, bus, car or plane

Find Transport to Exeter

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    5h 22m
    £46–201

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester to Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus Ukn49 / ...
    5h 40m
    £11–40

  3. Drive 236.9 mi

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Exetercar car 236.9 mi
    3h 57m
    £58–84

  4. Line 143 bus, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the bus from Parkside Road to Chester Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    3h 13m

  5. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 101 / ...
    8h 57m
    £20–74

  6. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5h 35m
    £118–342

Greater Manchester to Exeter by bus and train

Calendar144Weekly Services
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Dagenham Road to Exeter St Davids via Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station, Manchester Piccadilly, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester to Bampfylde Street via Bus Station in around 5h 40m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

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

More Questions & Answers

Trips from Greater Manchester

Trips to Exeter

Popular routes