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

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

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  1. Train via Birmingham

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    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 35m

  2. Drive 236.9 mi

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus bus Uk087 / ...
    6h 45m

  4. Line 111 bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Beveridge Street to Chester Streetbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    3h 29m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
    5h 38m

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    8h 4m

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from St Mary's to Exeter St Davids via Charlotte Street, Manchester Piccadilly, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester to Exeter via Bristol Bus Station in around 6h 45m.

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