The average train between University of Exeter and Manchester takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from University of 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.
Trains run hourly between University of Exeter and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from University of Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from University of Exeter to Manchester. However, there are services departing from University of Exeter station and arriving at Manchester station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
University of Exeter to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
University of Exeter to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
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The distance between University of Exeter and Manchester is 317.9 km. The road distance is 397 km.
You can take a vehicle from University of Exeter to Manchester Piccadilly via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 34m.