There are 7 ways to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
1h 29m£81–193Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus
7h 33m£33–60Train
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
5h 18m£103–166Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter231.6 mi
3h 47mDrive 231.6 mi
- Drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exetercar 231.6 mi
3h 47m£58–84Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 31m£100–171Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Wilmslow to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
7h 20m£96–177
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs £80 - £200.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester Airport (MAN) station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport The Station and arriving at Exeter via Birmingham Coach Station and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Exeter is 195 miles. The road distance is 233 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £100 - £170.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter, including transfers.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter is to fly which takes 1h 29m and costs £80 - £200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £170 and takes 5h 18m, you could also bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 33m.
What companies run services between Manchester Airport (MAN), England and Exeter, England?
Loganair flies from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT) once daily. Alternatively, Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davids twice daily. Tickets cost £100–160 and the journey takes 4h 6m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £150–490
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £100–160
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- National Express
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter is 233 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Exeter. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.