What is the distance between Manchester and Exeter?

The distance between Manchester and Exeter is around 320 km (198 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Manchester to Exeter?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Shudehill, in Manchester, and end it at Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride, in Exeter.

Bus Manchester to Exeter from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Manchester to Exeter on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:40am	Shudehill	9h 35m	9:15pm	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	Cheapest
Bus	9:10am	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	7h 15m	4:25pm	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	Fastest
Bus	12:45am	Manchester Airport	12h 20m	1:05pm	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	No tags
Bus	8:50am	Shudehill	7h 35m	4:25pm	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	9h 15m	9:15pm	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to Exeter

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Exeter. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

4h 40mAverage Duration

320 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $122	Average Duration9h 15m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$80 - $898	Average Duration4h 19m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$40 - $42	Average Duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

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Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Exeter?

Stops in Manchester

A - Shudehill

B - Coach Station

C - Manchester Airport

D - 56 Great Bridgewater St

E - City of Manchester Stadium

F - Manchester Coach Station

Stops in Exeter

A - Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride

B - Exeter (Bus & Coach Station)

C - Exeter, opp Honiton Road Park & Ride (outside The Barn Owl)

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Exeter by bus

What is the distance between Manchester and Exeter?
The distance between Manchester and Exeter is around 320 km (198 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Manchester to Exeter?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Shudehill, in Manchester, and end it at Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride, in Exeter.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-13

$32

11-14

$65

Today

$42

11-16

$65

11-17

$28

11-18

$29

11-19

$31

11-20

$31

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Exeter was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $28

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

You can expect to pay from $28 to $71 for a bus ticket from Manchester to Exeter based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-11-17.