There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Seaton by train, bus, 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter St Davidstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Sea Frontbus 9A / ...
7h 1m£113–165Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Sea Frontbus 9A / ...
9h 33m£32–54Drive 231.7 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Seatoncar 231.7 mi
4h 13m£59–84Train
- 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 Axminstertrain
7h 51m£110–186Train, bus via Cardiff
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Sea Frontbus 9A / ...
9h 39m£107–181
Manchester to Seaton by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Seaton is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Seaton is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Seaton. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Sea Front via Bristol Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Seaton. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Axminster via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
The distance between Manchester and Seaton is 278 miles. The road distance is 233.1 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Seaton without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 1m and costs £110 - £170.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Manchester to Seaton, including transfers.
Manchester to Seaton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Seaton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Seaton is to bus which takes 9h 33m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £190 and takes 7h 51m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Seaton, Devon, England?
You can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sea Front via Bristol Bus Station, Exeter, and Bus Station in around 9h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Townsend House Surgery via Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Axminster, and Rail Station in around 7h 51m.
- 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
- 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
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Axminster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- 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)
- 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
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Bus Station to Sea Front
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Bus Station to Sea Front
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Bus Station to Sea Front
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
- Phone
- 01392 872900
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dartline Coaches
Bus from Bus Station to Sea Front
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Dartline Coaches
Bus from Bus Station to Sea Front
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Dartline Coaches
Bus from Bus Station to Sea Front
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Dartline Coaches
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
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester to Seaton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Manchester to Seaton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Seaton is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Manchester to Seaton.
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