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Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to Exeter.

Average Price$22 - $87Average Duration9h 10m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$52 - $542Average Duration4h 19m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$72 - $72Average Duration6h 10m
13kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Manchester to Exeter

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Exeter. The journey takes about 4 hours 19 minutes and with fares starting at just $52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10train per day
4h 19mAverage Duration
$52Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Train Manchester to Exeter: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$267
Average train trip duration4h 19m
Number of daily trains10
Earliest train departure7:25am
Distance198 miles (318 km)
Latest train departure6:25pm

Manchester to Exeter Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Manchester to Exeter was searched and found on Apr 30, 2025 with a price of $122

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

You can expect to pay from $122 to $441 for a train ticket from Manchester to Exeter based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $124 which is on 2025-05-06.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Exeter, 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 Manchester and Exeter 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.

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Did you know?

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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