There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Devon 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
5h 9m£48–402Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 101 / ...
9h 27m£21–62Drive 244 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Devoncar 244 mi
4h 26m£59–85Fly, train
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Yeofordtrain
4h 3m£78–256Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Banbury / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 54m£45–206Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
7h 54m£91–186
Manchester to Devon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Devon is to bus which costs £21 - £65 and takes 9h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Devon is to fly and train which takes 4h 3m and costs £75 - £260.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Devon. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Coach House via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Devon. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Yeoford via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Manchester and Devon is 258 miles. The road distance is 245.5 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Devon without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £45 - £410.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Manchester to Devon, including transfers.
Manchester to Devon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Devon train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Devon is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs £45 - £410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £65 and takes 9h 27m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Devon, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davids twice daily. Tickets cost £40–400 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Coach House via Birmingham Coach Station, Bampfylde Street, and Bus Station in around 9h 27m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–140
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £40–400
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–55
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Yeoford
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–5
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–65
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester to Devon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Manchester to Devon train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Devon is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Manchester to Devon.
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