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How to get fromSouth West to Manchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from South West to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    5h 16m
    £115–190

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk087 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
    9h 6m
    £29–50

  3. Drive  236.5 mi

    1. Drive from South West to Manchestercar car 236.5 mi
    4h 8m
    £60–86

  4. Fly from Exeter

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    4h 52m
    £144–295

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    8h 26m
    £103–175

  6. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    10h 21m
    £42–66

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    7h
    £86–205

South West to Manchester by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration9h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between South West, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a vehicle from South West to Manchester Piccadilly via Crediton, Exeter St Davids, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phone Box to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Sidwell Street, Exeter, and Bristol Bus Station in around 9h 6m.

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