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

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There are 7 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Exeter by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Line 142 bus, fly to Exeter

    best
    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 16m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 106 / ...
    6h 41m
    £21–36

  3. Train via Birmingham

    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 27m
    £106–314

  4. Drive 236.9 mi

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

  5. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 25m
    £89–249

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
    5h 38m
    £100–320

  7. 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 106 / ...
    8h 36m
    £45–62

Greater Manchester to Exeter by bus

Calendar35Weekly Buses
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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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 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester to Bampfylde Street via Bus Station in around 6h 41m.

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