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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Manchester to Exeter from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.
today
from £27
tomorrow
from £27
Friday
from £24
Saturday
from £24
Sunday
from £26
Monday
from £31
Tuesday
from £20

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    12:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    21:00
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    08:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    16:30
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28
  • FlixBus
    9h 30m
    0
    11:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    21:10
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28
  • FlixBus
    7h 20m
    0
    09:10
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
    16:30
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    10:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    19:05
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Exeter via Bristol, you can save more than £15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 10m
      0
      12:00
      Manchester
      Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
      15:40
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 3h 40m
    • FlixBus
      1h 50m
      0
      19:20
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      21:10
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 1h 50m longer, but you will save £15

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 30m
    0
    12:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    21:00
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    9h 20m
    0
    10:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    19:20
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    17:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    01:40
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    08:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    16:30
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £36
  • FlixBus
    7h 20m
    0
    09:10
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
    16:30
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £36
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Exeter via Bristol, you can save more than £15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 10m
      0
      12:00
      Manchester
      Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
      15:40
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 3h 40m
    • FlixBus
      1h 50m
      0
      19:20
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      21:10
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 1h 50m longer, but you will save £15

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    12:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    20:45
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    17:35
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    01:40
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    8h 50m
    0
    10:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    18:50
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • FlixBus
    9h 30m
    0
    11:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    21:10
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £38
  • FlixBus
    9h 10m
    0
    12:00
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
    21:10
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £38
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Exeter via Bristol, you can save more than £12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 10m
      0
      12:00
      Manchester
      Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
      15:40
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 3h 40m
    • FlixBus
      1h 50m
      0
      19:20
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      21:10
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 1h 5m longer, but you will save £12

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    12:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    20:45
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    17:35
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    01:40
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    8h 50m
    0
    10:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    18:50
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    9h 30m
    0
    11:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    21:10
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    9h 10m
    0
    12:00
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
    21:10
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Exeter via Bristol, you can save more than £12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 10m
      0
      12:00
      Manchester
      Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
      15:40
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 3h 40m
    • FlixBus
      1h 50m
      0
      19:20
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      21:10
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 1h 5m longer, but you will save £12

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 45m
    0
    08:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    16:25
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    12:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    20:45
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    7h 30m
    0
    14:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    22:00
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    08:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    16:30
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
  • FlixBus
    7h 20m
    0
    09:10
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
    16:30
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Exeter via Bristol, you can save more than £14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 10m
      0
      12:00
      Manchester
      Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
      15:40
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 3h 40m
    • FlixBus
      1h 50m
      0
      19:20
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      21:10
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 1h 50m longer, but you will save £14

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    17:35
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    01:40
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    12:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    20:45
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    7h 40m
    0
    08:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    16:30
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £35
  • FlixBus
    7h 20m
    0
    09:10
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
    16:30
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    7h 45m
    0
    08:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    16:25
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £40
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Exeter via Bristol, you can save more than £19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 10m
      0
      12:00
      Manchester
      Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
      15:40
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 3h 40m
    • FlixBus
      1h 50m
      0
      19:20
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      21:10
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 1h 50m longer, but you will save £19

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    9h 30m
    0
    11:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    21:10
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £20
  • FlixBus
    9h 10m
    0
    12:00
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
    21:10
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    12:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    21:00
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    17:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    01:40
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    10:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    19:05
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Exeter via Bristol, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      9h 10m
      0
      12:00
      Manchester
      Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
      15:40
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 3h 40m
    • FlixBus
      1h 50m
      0
      19:20
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      21:10
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save £8

Frequency of bus connections between Manchester and Exeter

See here how frequent the connections between Manchester and Exeter are, during different times and days of the week.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily coaches from Manchester to Exeter. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Manchester and Exeter.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 36 coaches from Manchester to Exeter, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Exeter, with 3 offers.

Facts about coaches from Manchester to Exeter

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 10 times every day by bus from Manchester to Exeter in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Exeter starting from £20!

Cheapest Bus £20
Fastest Bus 7h 20m
Earliest Coach 04:10
Latest Coach 23:40
Daily Bus Connections 10 Ø
Distance 319.6 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Manchester to Exeter

Every day, 10 buses from 2 coach companies leave Manchester for Exeter: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 16/04/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 14/04
Tuesday 15/04
Wednesday 16/04
£27
Thursday 17/04
£27
Friday 18/04
£24
Saturday 19/04
£24
Sunday 20/04
£26
Monday 21/04
£31
Tuesday 22/04
£22
Wednesday 23/04
£19
Thursday 24/04
£21
Friday 25/04
£19
Saturday 26/04
£20
Sunday 27/04
£23
Monday 28/04
£19
Tuesday 29/04
£15
Wednesday 30/04
£17
Thursday 01/05
£16
Friday 02/05
£16
Saturday 03/05
£16
Sunday 04/05
£19
Monday 05/05
£20
Tuesday 06/05
£15
Wednesday 07/05
£15
Thursday 08/05
£15
Friday 09/05
£15
Saturday 10/05
£15
Sunday 11/05

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester to Exeter

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Manchester to Exeter, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £20, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Manchester to Exeter. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £31.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Exeter, with £20. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £37.

How to save money travelling from Manchester to Exeter

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Manchester to Exeter in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Manchester to Exeter, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Manchester to Exeter are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Manchester to Exeter

These are the most booked bus companies between Manchester to Exeter from our users.

National Express from Manchester to Exeter

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Manchester to Exeter:

Cheapest Price £22
Fastest Coach 7h 25m
Earliest Coach 04:10
Last Coach 23:40
Daily Connections 6 Ø
Found on 15/04/2025

FlixBus from Manchester to Exeter

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Manchester to Exeter:

Cheapest Price £20
Fastest Coach 7h 20m
Earliest Coach 08:50
Last Coach 12:00
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 15/04/2025

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and Exeter

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Manchester and Exeter.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Manchester to Exeter? Compare all modes of transports from Manchester to Exeter.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester to Exeter

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Manchester to Exeter? Or which bus companies serve the route Manchester to Exeter? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Manchester to Exeter bus

How much does a Manchester - Exeter coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Manchester - Exeter bus trip is available from £20 and takes 9h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Manchester to Exeter?

The connection Manchester to Exeter is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £20 to £55. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Manchester - Exeter route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Manchester to Exeter is offered by roughly 10 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Exeter from Manchester take?

The quickest coach from Manchester to Exeter is provided by FlixBus and takes 7h 20m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £28. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester to Exeter?

The earliest bus to Exeter departs from Manchester at 04:10. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Manchester to Exeter?

The latest bus to Exeter departs from Manchester at 23:40. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Manchester - Exeter route?

Passengers looking to travel from Manchester to Exeter can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Exeter?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester and Exeter by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Exeter from Manchester?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Manchester Exeter bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Manchester Exeter bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Manchester to Exeter on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Manchester to Exeter

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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