There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Exeter Airport (EXT) 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 from Manchester Airport
best- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
4h 56m£78–196Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus Uk087 / ...
8h 2m£31–53Train
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
5h 13m£110–161Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Manchester to Exeter (EXT)236.1 mi
4h 2mDrive 236.1 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Exeter Airport (EXT)car 236.1 mi
4h 2m£59–84Train to Newcastle, fly
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
5h 15m£127–285Train to Bristol Airport, fly
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Exeter (EXT)plane BRS - EXT
5h 15m£147–243Train 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 / ...
6h£100–165Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
7h 51m£104–178
Manchester to Exeter Airport (EXT) by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Exeter Airport (EXT) is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Exeter Airport (EXT) is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Exeter Airport (EXT). However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Westcott Road via Bristol Bus Station and Cheeke Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Exeter Airport (EXT). However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Exeter St Davids via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
The distance between Manchester and Exeter Airport (EXT) is 200 miles. The road distance is 237.4 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Exeter Airport (EXT) without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £110 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Manchester to Exeter Airport (EXT), including transfers.
Manchester to Exeter Airport (EXT) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Exeter Airport (EXT) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Exeter Airport (EXT) is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs £75 - £200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £170 and takes 5h 13m, you could also bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 2m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Exeter Airport (EXT), England?
Aurigny, KLM, and four other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT) twice 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
- aurigny.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Exeter via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £130–390
Flights from Bristol Airport to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £110–360
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Exeter via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–350
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Exeter via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £95–160
Flights from Newcastle to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £190–600
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Exeter via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £80–280
- 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 Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- 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
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Manchester to Exeter (EXT)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester to Exeter Airport (EXT) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Manchester to Exeter Airport (EXT) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Exeter Airport (EXT) is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Manchester to Exeter Airport (EXT).
There are 1510+ hotels available in Exeter Airport (EXT).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manchester and Exeter Airport (EXT). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


































