What is the best way to travel from Exeter to Manchester?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Trains and Flights to Manchester from Exeter. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 5 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Manchester from Exeter?
You can reach Manchester with just £17 by taking a Bus from National Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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FlixBus8h 25m009:25ExeterCoach Station17:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 31/03/2025 09:25:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/03/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
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FlixBus8h 5m009:25ExeterCoach Station17:30ManchesterManchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 31/03/2025 09:25:00 to Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/03/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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National Express7h 50m006:30ExeterCoach Station14:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 31/03/2025 06:30:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/03/2025 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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National Express7h 55m003:20ExeterCoach Station11:15ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 31/03/2025 03:20:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/03/2025 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 17m006:42ExeterCentral Station11:59ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 31/03/2025 06:42:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/03/2025 11:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 17m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 52m007:07ExeterSt Thomas Station11:59ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from St Thomas Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 31/03/2025 07:07:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/03/2025 11:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 52m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 57m006:16ExeterCentral Station11:13ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 31/03/2025 06:16:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/03/2025 11:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 57m
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South Western Railway6h 26m006:53ExeterCranbrook Train Station13:19ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from South Western Railway goes from Cranbrook Train Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 31/03/2025 06:53:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/03/2025 13:19:00. 50 Economy ticket for £131 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 26m
Cheapest Buses Monday
Cheapest Trains Monday
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National Express7h 45m008:40ExeterCoach Station16:25ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 01/04/2025 08:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/04/2025 16:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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National Express8h 30m012:00ExeterCoach Station20:30ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 01/04/2025 12:00:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/04/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
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National Express8h 5m013:35ExeterCoach Station21:40ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 01/04/2025 13:35:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/04/2025 21:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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FlixBus8h 25m009:25ExeterCoach Station17:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 01/04/2025 09:25:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/04/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 57m006:16ExeterCentral Station11:13ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 01/04/2025 06:16:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/04/2025 11:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 57m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 43m006:16ExeterCentral Station10:59ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 01/04/2025 06:16:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/04/2025 10:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £75 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 43m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 52m007:07ExeterSt Thomas Station11:59ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from St Thomas Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 01/04/2025 07:07:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/04/2025 11:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £94 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 52m
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South Western Railway6h 26m006:53ExeterCranbrook Train Station13:19ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from South Western Railway goes from Cranbrook Train Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 01/04/2025 06:53:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/04/2025 13:19:00. 50 Economy ticket for £131 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 26m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
Cheapest Trains Tuesday
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National Express8h 30m012:00ExeterCoach Station20:30ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 02/04/2025 12:00:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/04/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
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National Express7h 50m006:30ExeterCoach Station14:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 02/04/2025 06:30:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/04/2025 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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National Express8h 5m013:35ExeterCoach Station21:40ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 02/04/2025 13:35:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/04/2025 21:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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National Express7h 45m008:40ExeterCoach Station16:25ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 02/04/2025 08:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/04/2025 16:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 26m005:47ExeterSt Davids Station12:13ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from St Davids Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 02/04/2025 05:47:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/04/2025 12:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £94 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 26m
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South Western Railway6h 26m006:53ExeterCranbrook Train Station13:19ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from South Western Railway goes from Cranbrook Train Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 02/04/2025 06:53:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/04/2025 13:19:00. 50 Economy ticket for £131 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 26m
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South Western Railway6h 6m007:38ExeterCranbrook Train Station13:44ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from South Western Railway goes from Cranbrook Train Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 02/04/2025 07:38:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/04/2025 13:44:00. 50 Economy ticket for £131 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 6m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 52m005:52ExeterSt Davids Station11:44ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from St Davids Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 02/04/2025 05:52:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/04/2025 11:44:00. 50 Economy ticket for £172 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 52m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
Cheapest Trains Wednesday
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National Express7h 55m003:20ExeterCoach Station11:15ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 03/04/2025 03:20:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/04/2025 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
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FlixBus8h 25m009:25ExeterCoach Station17:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 03/04/2025 09:25:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/04/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
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FlixBus8h 5m009:25ExeterCoach Station17:30ManchesterManchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 03/04/2025 09:25:00 to Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/04/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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National Express7h 50m006:30ExeterCoach Station14:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 03/04/2025 06:30:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/04/2025 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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South Western Railway6h 26m006:53ExeterCranbrook Train Station13:19ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from South Western Railway goes from Cranbrook Train Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 03/04/2025 06:53:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/04/2025 13:19:00. 50 Economy ticket for £127 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 26m
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South Western Railway6h 6m007:38ExeterCranbrook Train Station13:44ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from South Western Railway goes from Cranbrook Train Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 03/04/2025 07:38:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/04/2025 13:44:00. 50 Economy ticket for £127 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 6m
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South Western Railway5h 25m006:19ExeterCranbrook Train Station11:44ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from South Western Railway goes from Cranbrook Train Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 03/04/2025 06:19:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/04/2025 11:44:00. 50 Economy ticket for £198 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
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South Western Railway5h 40m006:19ExeterCranbrook Train Station11:59ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from South Western Railway goes from Cranbrook Train Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 03/04/2025 06:19:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/04/2025 11:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £198 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
Cheapest Trains Thursday
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National Express7h 55m003:20ExeterCoach Station11:15ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 04/04/2025 03:20:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/04/2025 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
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National Express9h 10m009:30ExeterCoach Station18:40ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 04/04/2025 09:30:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/04/2025 18:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
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National Express9h 10m011:20ExeterCoach Station20:30ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 04/04/2025 11:20:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/04/2025 20:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
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FlixBus8h 45m009:25ExeterCoach Station18:10ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 04/04/2025 09:25:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/04/2025 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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National Express8h 20m010:00ExeterCoach Station18:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 05/04/2025 10:00:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/04/2025 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
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National Express8h 20m012:00ExeterCoach Station20:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 05/04/2025 12:00:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/04/2025 20:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
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National Express7h 55m003:20ExeterCoach Station11:15ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 05/04/2025 03:20:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/04/2025 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
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FlixBus7h 30m013:20ExeterCoach Station20:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 05/04/2025 13:20:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/04/2025 20:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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National Express7h 55m003:20ExeterCoach Station11:15ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 06/04/2025 03:20:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/04/2025 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
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National Express8h 20m010:00ExeterCoach Station18:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 06/04/2025 10:00:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/04/2025 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
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National Express7h 35m006:45ExeterCoach Station14:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 06/04/2025 06:45:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/04/2025 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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FlixBus8h 15m009:25ExeterCoach Station17:40ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 06/04/2025 09:25:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/04/2025 17:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 16m007:59ExeterSt Davids Station14:15ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from St Davids Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 06/04/2025 07:59:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/04/2025 14:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £94 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 16m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 29m009:46ExeterSt Davids Station15:15ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from St Davids Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 06/04/2025 09:46:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/04/2025 15:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £94 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 29m
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South Western Railway7h 4m008:40ExeterCranbrook Train Station15:44ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from South Western Railway goes from Cranbrook Train Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 06/04/2025 08:40:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/04/2025 15:44:00. 50 Economy ticket for £131 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 4m
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South Western Railway7h 5m010:39ExeterCranbrook Train Station17:44ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from South Western Railway goes from Cranbrook Train Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 06/04/2025 10:39:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/04/2025 17:44:00. 50 Economy ticket for £131 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
Cheapest Trains Sunday
What are the fastest trips from Exeter to Manchester?
You can get to Manchester from Exeter in just 4h 43m with a Train from Great Western Railway (GWR). But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 52m007:07ExeterSt Thomas Station11:59ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from St Thomas Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 31/03/2025 07:07:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/03/2025 11:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 52m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 57m006:16ExeterCentral Station11:13ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 31/03/2025 06:16:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/03/2025 11:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 57m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 17m006:42ExeterCentral Station11:59ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 31/03/2025 06:42:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/03/2025 11:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 17m
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South Western Railway6h 6m007:38ExeterCranbrook Train Station13:44ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from South Western Railway goes from Cranbrook Train Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 31/03/2025 07:38:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/03/2025 13:44:00. 50 Economy ticket for £131 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 6m
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National Express7h 50m006:30ExeterCoach Station14:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 31/03/2025 06:30:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/03/2025 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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National Express7h 55m003:20ExeterCoach Station11:15ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 31/03/2025 03:20:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/03/2025 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
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FlixBus8h 5m009:25ExeterCoach Station17:30ManchesterManchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 31/03/2025 09:25:00 to Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/03/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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FlixBus8h 25m009:25ExeterCoach Station17:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 31/03/2025 09:25:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 31/03/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
Fastest Trains Monday
Fastest Buses Monday
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Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 43m006:16ExeterCentral Station10:59ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 01/04/2025 06:16:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/04/2025 10:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £75 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 43m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 52m007:07ExeterSt Thomas Station11:59ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from St Thomas Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 01/04/2025 07:07:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/04/2025 11:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £94 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 52m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 57m006:16ExeterCentral Station11:13ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from Central Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 01/04/2025 06:16:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/04/2025 11:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 57m
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South Western Railway6h 6m007:38ExeterCranbrook Train Station13:44ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from South Western Railway goes from Cranbrook Train Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 01/04/2025 07:38:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/04/2025 13:44:00. 50 Economy ticket for £131 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 6m
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National Express7h 45m008:40ExeterCoach Station16:25ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 01/04/2025 08:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/04/2025 16:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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National Express8h 5m013:35ExeterCoach Station21:40ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 01/04/2025 13:35:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/04/2025 21:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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FlixBus8h 5m009:25ExeterCoach Station17:30ManchesterManchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 01/04/2025 09:25:00 to Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/04/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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FlixBus8h 25m009:25ExeterCoach Station17:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 01/04/2025 09:25:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 01/04/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
Fastest Trains Tuesday
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 12m005:47ExeterSt Davids Station10:59ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from St Davids Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 02/04/2025 05:47:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/04/2025 10:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £199 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 12m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 52m005:52ExeterSt Davids Station11:44ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from St Davids Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 02/04/2025 05:52:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/04/2025 11:44:00. 50 Economy ticket for £172 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 52m
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South Western Railway6h 6m007:38ExeterCranbrook Train Station13:44ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from South Western Railway goes from Cranbrook Train Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 02/04/2025 07:38:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/04/2025 13:44:00. 50 Economy ticket for £131 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 6m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 26m005:47ExeterSt Davids Station12:13ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from St Davids Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 02/04/2025 05:47:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/04/2025 12:13:00. 50 Economy ticket for £94 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 26m
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National Express7h 45m008:40ExeterCoach Station16:25ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 02/04/2025 08:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/04/2025 16:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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National Express7h 50m006:30ExeterCoach Station14:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 02/04/2025 06:30:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/04/2025 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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National Express8h 5m013:35ExeterCoach Station21:40ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 02/04/2025 13:35:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 02/04/2025 21:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
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National Express8h 20m016:55ExeterCoach Station01:15ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 02/04/2025 16:55:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/04/2025 01:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Fastest Trains Wednesday
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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South Western Railway5h 25m006:19ExeterCranbrook Train Station11:44ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from South Western Railway goes from Cranbrook Train Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 03/04/2025 06:19:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/04/2025 11:44:00. 50 Economy ticket for £198 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
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South Western Railway5h 31m007:28ExeterCranbrook Train Station12:59ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from South Western Railway goes from Cranbrook Train Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 03/04/2025 07:28:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/04/2025 12:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £198 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 31m
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South Western Railway5h 40m006:19ExeterCranbrook Train Station11:59ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from South Western Railway goes from Cranbrook Train Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 03/04/2025 06:19:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/04/2025 11:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £198 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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South Western Railway6h 6m007:38ExeterCranbrook Train Station13:44ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from South Western Railway goes from Cranbrook Train Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 03/04/2025 07:38:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/04/2025 13:44:00. 50 Economy ticket for £127 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 6m
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National Express7h 45m008:40ExeterCoach Station16:25ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 03/04/2025 08:40:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/04/2025 16:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
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National Express7h 50m006:30ExeterCoach Station14:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 03/04/2025 06:30:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/04/2025 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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National Express7h 55m003:20ExeterCoach Station11:15ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 03/04/2025 03:20:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/04/2025 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
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FlixBus8h 5m009:25ExeterCoach Station17:30ManchesterManchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 03/04/2025 09:25:00 to Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 03/04/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
Fastest Trains Thursday
Fastest Buses Thursday
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FlixBus7h 30m013:20ExeterCoach Station20:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 04/04/2025 13:20:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/04/2025 20:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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National Express7h 55m003:20ExeterCoach Station11:15ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 04/04/2025 03:20:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/04/2025 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
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FlixBus8h 45m009:25ExeterCoach Station18:10ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 04/04/2025 09:25:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/04/2025 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
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National Express9h 10m009:30ExeterCoach Station18:40ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 04/04/2025 09:30:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 04/04/2025 18:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
Fastest Buses Friday
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FlixBus7h 15m013:20ExeterCoach Station20:35ManchesterManchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 05/04/2025 13:20:00 to Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/04/2025 20:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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FlixBus7h 30m013:20ExeterCoach Station20:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 05/04/2025 13:20:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/04/2025 20:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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National Express7h 55m003:20ExeterCoach Station11:15ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 05/04/2025 03:20:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/04/2025 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
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National Express8h 20m010:00ExeterCoach Station18:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 05/04/2025 10:00:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/04/2025 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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CrossCountry4h 52m010:27ExeterSt Davids Station15:19ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from St Davids Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 06/04/2025 10:27:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/04/2025 15:19:00. 50 Economy ticket for £186 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 52m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 29m009:46ExeterSt Davids Station15:15ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from St Davids Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 06/04/2025 09:46:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/04/2025 15:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £94 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 29m
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Great Western Railway (GWR)6h 16m007:59ExeterSt Davids Station14:15ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from Great Western Railway (GWR) goes from St Davids Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 06/04/2025 07:59:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/04/2025 14:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £94 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 16m
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South Western Railway7h 4m008:40ExeterCranbrook Train Station15:44ManchesterPiccadilly Train Station0EconomyA Train from South Western Railway goes from Cranbrook Train Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 06/04/2025 08:40:00 to Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/04/2025 15:44:00. 50 Economy ticket for £131 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 4m
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FlixBus7h 30m013:20ExeterCoach Station20:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 06/04/2025 13:20:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/04/2025 20:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
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National Express7h 35m006:45ExeterCoach Station14:20ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 06/04/2025 06:45:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/04/2025 14:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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National Express7h 55m003:20ExeterCoach Station11:15ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 06/04/2025 03:20:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/04/2025 11:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
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FlixBus8h 15m009:25ExeterCoach Station17:40ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 06/04/2025 09:25:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/04/2025 17:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
Fastest Trains Sunday
Fastest Buses Sunday
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Bus from Exeter to Manchester
What are the most popular stations in Exeter and Manchester?
In Exeter, you will usually depart from St Thomas Station, St Davids Station or Central Station, while in Manchester you will be arriving at Victoria Station, Piccadilly Train Station or Shudehill Interchange, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Manchester from Exeter? With 8 connections between 5 Bus, Train and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Exeter and Manchester, you can pay as low as £17 with a Bus from National Express.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Great Western Railway (GWR): you will get to Manchester in just 4h 43m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Exeter and Manchester are National Express, South Western Railway and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Exeter and Manchester is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Topsham or to Salford, and look at flights from Exeter Airport, and landing at Liverpool Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Exeter to Manchester?
The most popular companies between Exeter and Manchester, are National Express, South Western Railway and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus
Train companies: South Western Railway, Great Western Railway (GWR) and CrossCountry
All you need to know when you travel from Exeter to Manchester
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Exeter to Manchester. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Exeter to Manchester
How can I reach Manchester from Exeter?
Every day, there are on average 8 connections between Bus, Train and Flight, with which you can get to Manchester from Exeter.
How far is Manchester from Exeter?
The distance between Exeter and Manchester is 319.6 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Exeter and Manchester?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 9 kgs of CO2, a train 11 kgs, a car 54 kgs, and a flight 79 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Exeter to Manchester?
You can get to Manchester with just £17 by taking a Bus from National Express.
What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Manchester?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Manchester in just 4h 43m with a Train from Great Western Railway (GWR).
More routes to Exeter and to Manchester
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Exeter and to Manchester. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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