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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Exeterby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
    5h 38m
    £102–162

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus bus Uk087 / ...
    6h 40m
    £29–50

  3. Drive  236.9 mi

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Exetercar car 236.9 mi
    3h 57m
    £59–85

  4. Fly to Exeter

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    6h 22m
    £82–202

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    5h 39m
    £99–167

  6. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
    8h 4m
    £102–177

  7. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5h 57m
    £141–414

Greater Manchester to Exeter by bus, foot, and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 249.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davids twice daily. Tickets cost £100–160 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester to Exeter via Bristol Bus Station in around 6h 40m.

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