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How to get fromExeter to Greater Manchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Exeter to Greater Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    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 56m
    £101–163

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Ukn49 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchesterbus bus Uk071
    6h 25m
    £28–50

  3. Drive  236.7 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to Greater Manchestercar car 236.7 mi
    3h 56m
    £59–85

  4. Fly from Exeter

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    5h 59m
    £82–202

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    7h 16m
    £105–177

  6. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    7h 55m
    £43–70

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    5h 26m
    £144–413

Exeter to Greater Manchester by train, foot, and bus

Calendar125Weekly Services
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 248.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Greater Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Maine Road via Birmingham New Street, Manchester Piccadilly, and Charlotte Street in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Manchester via Bristol Bus Station in around 6h 25m.

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