There are 7 ways to get from South Molton to Manchester by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Broad Street to Bus Stationbus 105
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
7h 18m£91–145Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Broad Street to Bus Stationbus 105
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
8h£32–51Train
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 28m£117–198Drive 243.5 mi
- Drive from South Molton to Manchestercar 243.5 mi
4h 13m£61–88Bus, bus to Exeter, fly
- Take the bus from Broad Street to Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Sidwell Streetbus
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
4h 34m£86–220Drive to Cardiff Airport, fly
- Drive from South Molton to Cardiff Airport (CWL)car
- Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CWL - MAN
5h 46m£69–232Bus, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Broad Street to County Hallbus
- Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
6h 20m£136–405
South Molton to Manchester by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Molton to Manchester is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from South Molton to Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from South Molton to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Broad Street and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from South Molton to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
The distance between South Molton and Manchester is 259 miles. The road distance is 244.9 miles.
The best way to get from South Molton to Manchester without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 18m and costs £90 - £150.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from South Molton to Manchester, including transfers.
South Molton to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Street station.
South Molton to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from South Molton to Manchester is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h.
What companies run services between South Molton, England and Manchester, England?
You can take a bus from King Street to Manchester Piccadilly via Rail Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Street to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Bristol Bus Station in around 8h.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £130–350
Flights from Cardiff Airport to Manchester Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–240
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–120
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Broad Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Broad Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Broad Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Broad Street to County Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
South Molton to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
South Molton to Manchester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Molton to Manchester is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from South Molton to Manchester.
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