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How to get fromManchester to Exeter (Station)by train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
    4h 19m
    £47–396
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 101 / ...
    8h 10m
    £19–68
  3. Drive 237.2 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Exeter (Station)car car 237.2 mi
    4h 6m
    £58–84
  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    2h 56m
    £74–260
  5. 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 11m
    £41–201
  6. Train via Cardiff

    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 / ...
    6h 57m
    £91–175

Manchester to Exeter (Station) by train and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manchester, England and Exeter (Station), 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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