The average train between Exeter and Manchester Airport (MAN) takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Manchester Airport (MAN). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Exeter and Manchester Airport (MAN). 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 Airport (MAN) at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Manchester Airport (MAN). However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN) station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Exeter to Manchester Airport (MAN) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Manchester Airport (MAN) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Exeter to Manchester Airport (MAN) train tickets online with Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Exeter and Manchester Airport (MAN) is 305.9 km. The road distance is 412 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Manchester Airport via Birmingham New Street and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 42m.