Exeter to Manchester Trains

Exeter to Manchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Manchester takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 24m
Duration: 246 mi
Distance: £125
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 19m

£99–161

Exeter to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:27 PM → 11:29 PM
4h 2m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:27 AM → 2:29 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 3:29 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
11:34 AM → 4:00 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
12:27 PM → 4:29 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:29 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 11:29 AM
4h 9m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 12:29 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:29 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 11:29 AM
4h 9m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 12:29 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:29 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 11:29 AM
4h 9m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 12:29 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:29 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 11:29 AM
4h 9m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 12:29 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:25 AM → 10:29 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 11:29 AM
4h 9m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 12:29 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 1:29 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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