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Exeter to Old Trafford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Old Trafford takes 5h and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter to Old Trafford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h
Duration
249 mi
Distance
£133
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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  1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 54m
£101–165

Exeter to Old Trafford train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Old Trafford. 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 Old Trafford at 7:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolink10h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolink4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolink4h 32m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolink4h 25m • 2 changes

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolink4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolink4h 32m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolink4h 25m • 2 changes

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolink4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolink4h 32m • 2 changes

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolink4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryMetrolink4h 32m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Old Trafford? 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.

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  • Distance: 249.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Old Trafford, England?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Old Trafford via Birmingham New Street, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, and Exchange Quay in around 4h 54m.

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