What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Exeter (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Exeter (Station) is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Exeter (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Exeter (Station) is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs £70 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Exeter (Station)?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Exeter (Station). However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Exeter via Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Exeter (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Exeter (Station). 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 9m.

How far is it from Manchester to Exeter (Station)?

The distance between Manchester and Exeter (Station) is 249 miles. The road distance is 238.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Exeter (Station) without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £100 - £320.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Exeter (Station)?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Manchester to Exeter (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Exeter (Station) bus from?

Manchester to Exeter (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Exeter (Station) train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Exeter (Station)?

The best way to get from Manchester to Exeter (Station) is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £100 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 10m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £270 and takes 3h 14m.

Where does the Manchester to Exeter (Station) bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Manchester and Exeter (Station)?

Exeter (Station) is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 3:18 AM in Manchester and 4:18 AM in Exeter (Station).

Where does the Manchester to Exeter (Station) train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Exeter (Station)?

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

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

Book your Manchester to Exeter (Station) bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Exeter (Station)?

There are 1428+ hotels available in Exeter (Station).

Manchester to Exeter (Station) - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Exeter (Station) 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 26m
£109–317
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus Uk087 / ...
7h 10m
£33–51
Drive 237.2 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Exeter (Station)car 237.2 mi
4h 6m
£58–84
Fly
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3h 14m
£71–263
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 9m
£106–314
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 / ...
7h 4m
£128–215

Manchester to Exeter (Station) by train and bus

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4h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 247.1 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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 £100–320 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Exeter via Bristol Bus Station in around 7h 10m.

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