The average bus between Manchester and Exeter Airport (EXT) takes 8h 50m and the fastest bus takes 6h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Exeter Airport (EXT). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Manchester and Exeter Airport (EXT). The earliest departure is at 8:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Exeter Airport (EXT) at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Bus Station and take an average of 8h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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12h 11m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester to Exeter Airport (EXT)? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Exeter Airport (EXT). However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Exeter Airport (EXT) station via Bristol Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
Manchester to Exeter Airport (EXT) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Exeter Airport (EXT) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Exeter station.
The distance between Manchester and Exeter Airport (EXT) is 316.2 km. The road distance is 402 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Westcott Road via Bristol Bus Station, Exeter, and Cheeke Street in around 7h 43m.