There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Exmoor Zoo by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
7h 22m£127–194Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 105
10h 22m£45–77Drive 243.5 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Exmoor Zoocar 243.5 mi
4h 45m£61–88Fly from Manchester Airport, drive
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane MAN - CWL
- Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exmoor Zoocar
7h 45m£73–271Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 11m£116–197Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
10h£120–215Train to Liverpool, fly, drive
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LPL - CWL
- Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Exmoor Zoocar
9h 4m£105–216
Manchester to Exmoor Zoo by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Exmoor Zoo is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 10h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Exmoor Zoo is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Exmoor Zoo. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Stowford Cross via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Exmoor Zoo. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
The distance between Manchester and Exmoor Zoo is 297 miles. The road distance is 244.9 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Exmoor Zoo without a car is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs £120 - £200.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Manchester to Exmoor Zoo, including transfers.
Manchester to Exmoor Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Exmoor Zoo train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Exmoor Zoo is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 10h 22m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Exmoor Zoo, England?
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exmoor Zoo via Exeter St Davids, Barnstaple, Rail Station, and Stowford Cross in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Exmoor Zoo via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Stowford Cross in around 10h 22m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £40–220
Flights from Liverpool to Cardiff Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Friday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–330
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Cardiff Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–280
Flights from Liverpool to Cardiff Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £55–290
- 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 31m
- 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 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- 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
- £55–95
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester to Exmoor Zoo bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Manchester to Exmoor Zoo train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Exmoor Zoo is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Manchester to Exmoor Zoo.
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