4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Exeter to Manchester
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€34
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€44
Fastest journey on Sep 17
7 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
7 h 45 m
Buses on Sep 17
19
Distance
319 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Exeter to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Exeter to Manchester will cost around €44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €34.
It's difficult to get from Exeter to Manchester without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus7:10 AM8h05Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court3:15 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East€341One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus12:25 PM8h20Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court8:45 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East€341One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:25 PM8h45Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court9:10 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€341One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:10 AM10h55Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court12:05 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East€341One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:05 AM8h30Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court5:35 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East€341One-way1 transfer
NX104 · NX5412:05 PM7h30Exeter, Honiton Road9:35 PMManchester, Coach Station€431One-way1 transfer- NX104 · NX5411:55 PM7h40Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court9:35 PMManchester, Coach Station€431One-way1 transfer
- NX101 · NX1219:40 AM7h40Exeter, Honiton Road5:20 PMManchester, Coach Station€471One-way1 transfer
- NX101 · NX1219:30 AM7h50Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court5:20 PMManchester, Coach Station€471One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:10 AM8h05Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court3:15 PMManchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East€341One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Exeter to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €28 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, while a flight costs an average of €160.
Distance: 319 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€28 Average price Cheapest | €54 Average price | €160 Average price | €71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 12m Average total duration 6h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Manchester:
A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Manchester costing on average €54.
A bus is €132 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter to Manchester costing on average €160.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 1m.
Bus takes on average 6h 42m.
Live departures
Exeter to Manchester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Exeter to Manchester buses for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 10h55 | 12:05 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 10h40 | 11:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1 transfer | |
| NX406 · NX540 | 2:05 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 10h05 | 12:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX406 · NX540 | 2:10 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 10h00 | 12:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX504 · NX540 | 3:55 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 10h45 | 2:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX504 · NX540 | 4:00 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 10h40 | 2:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 8h05 | 3:15 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:10 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 8h30 | 3:40 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 8h30 | 5:35 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 8h55 | 6:00 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1 transfer | |
| NX101 · NX121 | 9:30 AM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 7h50 | 5:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX101 · NX121 | 9:40 AM Exeter, Honiton Road | 7h40 | 5:20 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 8h20 | 8:45 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 8h45 | 9:10 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1 transfer | |
| NX104 · NX541 | 1:55 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 7h40 | 9:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX104 · NX541 | 2:05 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 7h30 | 9:35 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX504 · NX424 | 4:45 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 13h20 | 6:05 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX504 · NX424 | 4:55 PM Exeter, Honiton Road | 13h10 | 6:05 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:05 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 8h55 | 2:00 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Exeter to Manchester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Exeter to Manchester run on average 12 times per day, taking around 6h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €19 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 319 km distance in 6h 5m.
Distance 319 km |
Average bus duration 6h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Buses per day 12 |
Fastest bus 6h 5m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from Exeter to ManchesterYou can travel by bus between Exeter to Manchester with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as €19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Exeter to Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter to Manchester by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Exeter to Manchester
Most Exeter to Manchester buses use the Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court to Manchester, Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. Use this guide to compare Exeter and Manchester bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Exeter station do buses to Manchester leave from?
Getting to Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court from Exeter city centre
Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court bus station facilities and services
Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court. ATMs are available at Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court: Wheelchair accessible.
Getting to Exeter, Honiton Road from Exeter city centre
Exeter, Honiton Road is 3 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
Exeter, Honiton Road bus station facilities and services
Exeter, Honiton Road has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café in the station (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Exeter, Honiton Road.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Exeter, Honiton Road: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter, Honiton Road: Ramps.
Which Manchester station do buses from Exeter arrive at?
Getting to Manchester, Coach Station from Manchester city centre
Manchester, Coach Station bus station facilities and services
Manchester, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café at the Station (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Coach Station: Ramps, assistance.
Getting to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange from Manchester city centre
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange bus station facilities and services
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East from Manchester city centre
Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East is 2 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East bus station facilities and services
Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East. ATMs are available at Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East: Accessible for wheelchairs.
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