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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Exeter is to bus which costs £19 - £60 and takes 8h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Exeter is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs £65 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Exeter?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Exeter St Davids. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Manchester to Exeter?

The distance between Manchester and Exeter is 247 miles. The road distance is 238.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £40 - £400.

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

The train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davids takes 4h 6m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Exeter bus from?

Manchester to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Exeter train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Exeter?

The best way to get from Manchester to Exeter is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £40 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £60 and takes 8h 10m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £250 and takes 2h 52m.

Where does the Manchester to Exeter bus arrive?

Manchester to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Manchester to Exeter train arrive?

Manchester to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Exeter is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Manchester to Exeter.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Exeter?

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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Manchester to Exeter - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
4h 6m
£40–400
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 101 / ...
8h 10m
£19–58
Drive 237.2 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Exetercar 237.2 mi
4h 6m
£57–82
Fly to Exeter
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
2h 52m
£68–250
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Banbury / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 50m
£40–201
Train via Cardiff
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 / ...
6h 44m
£84–182
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
5h 13m
£116–344

Manchester to Exeter by train

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Distance: 246 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Exeter, 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 Bampfylde Street via Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 10m.

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