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How to get fromManchester to Ashburtonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Ashburton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Totnestrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Plymouth
    6h 36m
    £154–213
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus bus Uk087 / ...
    8h 59m
    £32–71
  3. Drive 255.4 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Ashburtoncar car 255.4 mi
    4h 20m
    £63–90
  4. Fly, line 38 bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bull Ringbus bus
    4h 56m
    £84–164
  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 Totnestrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    7h 8m
    £131–215
  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 Totnestrain train Cardiff Central - Plymouth / ...
    8h 48m
    £131–247

Manchester to Ashburton by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£154Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manchester, England and Ashburton, Devon, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Totnes 5 times a week. Tickets cost £150–210 and the journey takes 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bull Ring via Bristol Bus Station, Exeter, and Bus Station in around 8h 59m.

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