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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Exeter
    Departure location: Exeter St David's
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Exeter
    Departure location: Exeter St David's
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Exeter
    Departure location: Exeter St David's
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Exeter
    Departure location: Exeter St David's
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Exeter to Manchester.

Average Price$23 - $57Average Duration8h 5m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$80 - $641Average Duration4h 32m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$51 - $51Average Duration4h 20m
13kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Exeter to Manchester

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
4h 20mAverage Duration
$51Cheapest ticket
13kgCO₂ emissions

Train Exeter to Manchester: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$271
Average train trip duration4h 32m
Number of daily trains4
Earliest train departure7:20am
Distance198 miles (318 km)
Latest train departure7:27pm

Exeter to Manchester Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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$136
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$136
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$77
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Exeter to Manchester was searched and found on May 2, 2025 with a price of $77

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Exeter to Manchester, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $77 to $354 for a train ticket from Exeter to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $77 which is on 2025-05-02.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Exeter and Manchester is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Manchester.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Manchester, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Exeter and Manchester compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Exeter to Manchester while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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