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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!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
7h 35m
£14
£23
10
Train
4h 32m
£41
£105
30
Flight
3h 45m
£43
£202
10

What is the cheapest way to reach Manchester from Exeter?

You can reach Manchester with just £14 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Sunday
from £27
Monday
from £19
Tuesday
from £14
Wednesday
from £20
Thursday
from £19
Friday
from £18
Saturday
from £19

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    09:25
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    17:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    8h 5m
    0
    09:25
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    17:30
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    7h 55m
    0
    03:20
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    11:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    12:00
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    20:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    6h 16m
    0
    07:59
    Exeter
    St Davids Station
    14:15
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £91
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    5h 29m
    0
    09:46
    Exeter
    St Davids Station
    15:15
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £91
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    5h 43m
    0
    09:32
    Exeter
    Central Station
    15:15
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £91
  • South Western Railway
    6h 25m
    0
    08:40
    Exeter
    Cranbrook Train Station
    15:05
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £127

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    7h 50m
    0
    06:30
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    14:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    8h 40m
    0
    10:00
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    18:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    7h 55m
    0
    03:20
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    11:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    8h 30m
    0
    12:00
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    20:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • Cheapest Trains Monday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    4h 50m
    0
    08:09
    Exeter
    St Thomas Station
    12:59
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £61
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    4h 57m
    0
    06:16
    Exeter
    Central Station
    11:13
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £63
  • CrossCountry
    4h 39m
    0
    07:20
    Exeter
    St Davids Station
    11:59
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £72
  • South Western Railway
    6h 26m
    0
    06:53
    Exeter
    Cranbrook Train Station
    13:19
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £134

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    09:25
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    17:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14
  • FlixBus
    8h 5m
    0
    09:25
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    17:30
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    7h 50m
    0
    06:30
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    14:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    9h 10m
    0
    10:00
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    19:10
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    6h 26m
    0
    05:47
    Exeter
    St Davids Station
    12:13
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £49
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    6h 4m
    0
    08:09
    Exeter
    St Thomas Station
    14:13
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £94
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    6h 39m
    0
    08:34
    Exeter
    Central Station
    15:13
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £94
  • CrossCountry
    5h 46m
    0
    08:27
    Exeter
    St Davids Station
    14:13
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £94
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    5h 0m
    0
    12:30
    Exeter Airport
    Exeter Airport
    17:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £129
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    4h 20m
    0
    12:30
    Exeter Airport
    Exeter Airport
    16:50
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £186
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    19h 5m
    0
    13:00
    Exeter Airport
    Exeter Airport
    08:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £230
  • KLM Cityhopper
    15h 0m
    0
    17:20
    Exeter Airport
    Exeter Airport
    08:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £631

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    7h 50m
    0
    06:30
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    14:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    9h 10m
    0
    10:00
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    19:10
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    7h 45m
    0
    08:40
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    16:25
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    8h 30m
    0
    12:00
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    20:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • CrossCountry
    4h 34m
    0
    06:25
    Exeter
    St Davids Station
    10:59
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £41
  • CrossCountry
    4h 39m
    0
    07:20
    Exeter
    St Davids Station
    11:59
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £46
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    6h 26m
    0
    05:47
    Exeter
    St Davids Station
    12:13
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £51
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    4h 52m
    0
    07:07
    Exeter
    St Thomas Station
    11:59
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £56
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Lauda Europe
    16h 30m
    0
    08:00
    Exeter Airport
    Exeter Airport
    00:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Lauda Europe
    Economy
    from £43
  • Lauda Europe
    11h 40m
    0
    08:00
    Exeter Airport
    Exeter Airport
    19:40
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Lauda Europe
    Economy
    from £53
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    4h 20m
    0
    12:30
    Exeter Airport
    Exeter Airport
    16:50
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £186
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    26h 30m
    0
    13:00
    Exeter Airport
    Exeter Airport
    15:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £208

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    9h 10m
    0
    10:00
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    19:10
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    8h 30m
    0
    12:00
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    20:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    09:25
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    17:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • FlixBus
    8h 5m
    0
    09:25
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    17:30
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Ryanair
    11h 25m
    0
    13:20
    Exeter Airport
    Exeter Airport
    00:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £83
  • Ryanair
    9h 35m
    0
    13:20
    Exeter Airport
    Exeter Airport
    22:55
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £103
  • Ryanair
    10h 50m
    0
    13:20
    Exeter Airport
    Exeter Airport
    00:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £108
  • Ryanair
    11h 5m
    0
    13:20
    Exeter Airport
    Exeter Airport
    00:25
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £117
  • Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    6h 26m
    0
    05:47
    Exeter
    St Davids Station
    12:13
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £91
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    5h 52m
    0
    05:52
    Exeter
    St Davids Station
    11:44
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £168
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    5h 12m
    0
    05:47
    Exeter
    St Davids Station
    10:59
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £194
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    7h 43m
    0
    00:42
    Exeter
    St Thomas Station
    08:25
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £277

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    11h 50m
    0
    01:10
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    13:00
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £18
  • FlixBus
    8h 45m
    0
    09:25
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    18:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    09:25
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    17:50
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    9h 10m
    0
    11:20
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    20:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • CrossCountry
    4h 34m
    0
    06:25
    Exeter
    St Davids Station
    10:59
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £57
  • CrossCountry
    4h 39m
    0
    07:20
    Exeter
    St Davids Station
    11:59
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £57
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    4h 52m
    0
    07:07
    Exeter
    St Thomas Station
    11:59
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £61
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    4h 43m
    0
    06:16
    Exeter
    Central Station
    10:59
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £61
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Ryanair
    15h 20m
    0
    09:20
    Exeter Airport
    Exeter Airport
    00:40
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £71
  • Ryanair
    14h 10m
    0
    10:20
    Exeter Airport
    Exeter Airport
    00:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £103
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    7h 30m
    0
    13:05
    Exeter Airport
    Exeter Airport
    20:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £348

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    10:00
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    18:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    12:00
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    20:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    7h 35m
    0
    06:45
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    14:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    7h 55m
    0
    03:20
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    11:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    6h 45m
    0
    13:05
    Exeter Airport
    Exeter Airport
    19:50
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £141
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    3h 50m
    0
    13:05
    Exeter Airport
    Exeter Airport
    16:55
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £144
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    4h 30m
    0
    13:05
    Exeter Airport
    Exeter Airport
    17:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £145
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    6h 35m
    0
    15:50
    Exeter Airport
    Exeter Airport
    22:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £164

What are the fastest trips from Exeter to Manchester?

You can get to Manchester from Exeter in just 3h 45m with a Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011). But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Sunday
from 5h 29m
Monday
from 4h 39m
Tuesday
from 4h 20m
Wednesday
from 4h 20m
Thursday
from 4h 25m
Friday
from 4h 34m
Saturday
from 3h 45m

    Fastest Trains Sunday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    5h 29m
    0
    09:46
    Exeter
    St Davids Station
    15:15
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £91
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    5h 43m
    0
    09:32
    Exeter
    Central Station
    15:15
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £91
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    6h 16m
    0
    07:59
    Exeter
    St Davids Station
    14:15
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £91
  • South Western Railway
    6h 25m
    0
    08:40
    Exeter
    Cranbrook Train Station
    15:05
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £127
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    7h 35m
    0
    06:45
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    14:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £43
  • National Express
    7h 55m
    0
    03:20
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    11:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • FlixBus
    8h 5m
    0
    09:25
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    17:30
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    12:00
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    20:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35

    Fastest Trains Monday

  • CrossCountry
    4h 39m
    0
    07:20
    Exeter
    St Davids Station
    11:59
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £72
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    4h 50m
    0
    08:09
    Exeter
    St Thomas Station
    12:59
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £61
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    4h 57m
    0
    06:16
    Exeter
    Central Station
    11:13
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £63
  • South Western Railway
    6h 6m
    0
    07:38
    Exeter
    Cranbrook Train Station
    13:44
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    South Western Railway
    Economy
    from £134
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    7h 45m
    0
    08:40
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    16:25
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    7h 50m
    0
    06:30
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    14:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    7h 55m
    0
    03:20
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    11:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    8h 30m
    0
    12:00
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    20:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    4h 20m
    0
    12:30
    Exeter Airport
    Exeter Airport
    16:50
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £186
  • KLM Cityhopper
    4h 25m
    0
    17:20
    Exeter Airport
    Exeter Airport
    21:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £694
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    5h 0m
    0
    12:30
    Exeter Airport
    Exeter Airport
    17:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £129
  • KLM Cityhopper
    15h 0m
    0
    17:20
    Exeter Airport
    Exeter Airport
    08:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £631
  • Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • CrossCountry
    4h 32m
    0
    08:27
    Exeter
    St Davids Station
    12:59
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £99
  • CrossCountry
    5h 46m
    0
    08:27
    Exeter
    St Davids Station
    14:13
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £94
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    6h 4m
    0
    08:09
    Exeter
    St Thomas Station
    14:13
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £94
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    6h 26m
    0
    05:47
    Exeter
    St Davids Station
    12:13
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £49
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    7h 45m
    0
    08:40
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    16:25
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    7h 50m
    0
    06:30
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    14:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • FlixBus
    8h 5m
    0
    09:25
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    17:30
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14
  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    09:25
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    17:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    4h 20m
    0
    12:30
    Exeter Airport
    Exeter Airport
    16:50
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £186
  • Lauda Europe
    11h 40m
    0
    08:00
    Exeter Airport
    Exeter Airport
    19:40
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Lauda Europe
    Economy
    from £53
  • KLM Cityhopper
    15h 0m
    0
    17:20
    Exeter Airport
    Exeter Airport
    08:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    KLM Cityhopper
    Economy
    from £415
  • Lauda Europe
    16h 30m
    0
    08:00
    Exeter Airport
    Exeter Airport
    00:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Lauda Europe
    Economy
    from £43
  • Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • CrossCountry
    4h 34m
    0
    06:25
    Exeter
    St Davids Station
    10:59
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £41
  • CrossCountry
    4h 39m
    0
    07:20
    Exeter
    St Davids Station
    11:59
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £46
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    4h 52m
    0
    07:07
    Exeter
    St Thomas Station
    11:59
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £56
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    6h 4m
    0
    08:09
    Exeter
    St Thomas Station
    14:13
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £94
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    7h 45m
    0
    08:40
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    16:25
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    7h 50m
    0
    06:30
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    14:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    13:35
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    21:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    8h 30m
    0
    12:00
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    20:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    4h 25m
    0
    12:25
    Exeter Airport
    Exeter Airport
    16:50
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £264
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    5h 0m
    0
    12:25
    Exeter Airport
    Exeter Airport
    17:25
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £134
  • Ryanair
    6h 30m
    0
    13:20
    Exeter Airport
    Exeter Airport
    19:50
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £175
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    8h 10m
    0
    12:25
    Exeter Airport
    Exeter Airport
    20:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £120
  • Fastest Trains Thursday

  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    5h 12m
    0
    05:47
    Exeter
    St Davids Station
    10:59
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £194
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    5h 52m
    0
    05:52
    Exeter
    St Davids Station
    11:44
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £168
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    6h 26m
    0
    05:47
    Exeter
    St Davids Station
    12:13
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £91
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    7h 18m
    0
    01:07
    Exeter
    St Davids Station
    08:25
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £277
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    7h 50m
    0
    06:30
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    14:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    8h 5m
    0
    09:25
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    17:30
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    09:25
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    17:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    8h 30m
    0
    12:00
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    20:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • CrossCountry
    4h 34m
    0
    06:25
    Exeter
    St Davids Station
    10:59
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £57
  • CrossCountry
    4h 39m
    0
    07:20
    Exeter
    St Davids Station
    11:59
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £57
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    4h 43m
    0
    06:16
    Exeter
    Central Station
    10:59
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £61
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    4h 52m
    0
    07:07
    Exeter
    St Thomas Station
    11:59
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £61
  • Fastest Flights Friday

  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    7h 30m
    0
    13:05
    Exeter Airport
    Exeter Airport
    20:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £348
  • Ryanair
    14h 10m
    0
    10:20
    Exeter Airport
    Exeter Airport
    00:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £103
  • Ryanair
    15h 20m
    0
    09:20
    Exeter Airport
    Exeter Airport
    00:40
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £71
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    7h 55m
    0
    03:20
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    11:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    09:25
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    17:50
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • FlixBus
    8h 45m
    0
    09:25
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    18:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    9h 10m
    0
    11:20
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    20:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    3h 45m
    0
    13:05
    Exeter Airport
    Exeter Airport
    16:50
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £187
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    3h 50m
    0
    13:05
    Exeter Airport
    Exeter Airport
    16:55
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £144
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    4h 30m
    0
    13:05
    Exeter Airport
    Exeter Airport
    17:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £145
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    6h 35m
    0
    15:50
    Exeter Airport
    Exeter Airport
    22:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £164
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    7h 35m
    0
    06:45
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    14:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    7h 45m
    0
    08:40
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    16:25
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • National Express
    7h 55m
    0
    03:20
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    11:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    10:00
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    18:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a 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 13 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 £14 with a Bus from FlixBus.

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 Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011): you will get to Manchester in just 3h 45m.

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, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Eastern Air Lines (2011), 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, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Eastern Air Lines (2011). Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus

Train companies: Great Western Railway (GWR), CrossCountry and South Western Railway

Airlines: Eastern Air Lines (2011), Ryanair, KLM Cityhopper and 1 more.

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 13 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 £14 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

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 3h 45m with a Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011).

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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