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

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Exeter is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 6h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Exeter is to line 87 bus and fly which takes 3h 9m and costs £80 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Manchester and arriving at Exeter via Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Exeter?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Exeter is 207 miles. The road distance is 238.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Exeter without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 33m and costs £110 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Greater Manchester to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Exeter bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Exeter train from?

Greater Manchester to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Exeter?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Exeter is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 33m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Exeter bus arrive?

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

Where does the Greater Manchester to Exeter train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Exeter is 238 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Greater Manchester to Exeter.

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

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

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1518+ hotels available in Exeter.

Greater Manchester to Exeter - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 87 bus

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

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Line 87 bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Parkside Road to Chester Streetbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3h 9m
£82–154
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus Uk087 / ...
6h 45m
£26–43
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 33m
£116–197
Drive 236.9 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Exetercar 236.9 mi
3h 57m
£59–85
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
5h 38m
£132–192
Train #2
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
8h 4m
£117–222

Greater Manchester to Exeter by bus and train

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Distance: 206.2 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

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 Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station, Manchester Piccadilly, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester to Exeter via Bristol Bus Station in around 6h 45m.

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