What's the distance between Manchester and Exeter by coach?

The distance between Manchester and Exeter by coach is approximately 198 miles (320 km).

What is the best way to go from Manchester to Exeter without a car?

You can travel to Exeter from Manchester by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Manchester to Exeter from £15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Manchester to Exeter on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:40	Shudehill	9h 35m	21:15	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	Cheapest
Bus	09:10	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	7h 15m	16:25	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	Fastest
Bus	00:45	Manchester Airport	12h 20m	13:05	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	No tags
Bus	08:50	Shudehill	7h 35m	16:25	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	No tags
Bus	12:00	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	9h 15m	21:15	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

4h 40mAverage duration

199 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£17 - £66	Average duration9h 15m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£43 - £486	Average duration4h 19m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£22 - £23	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 by bus from Manchester to Exeter

What's the distance between Manchester and Exeter by coach?
The distance between Manchester and Exeter by coach is approximately 198 miles (320 km).
What is the best way to go from Manchester to Exeter without a car?
You can travel to Exeter from Manchester by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

15/11

£32

16/11

£68

Today

£15

18/11

£16

19/11

£17

20/11

£17

21/11

£31

22/11

£16

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Exeter was searched and found on 17 Nov 2025 with a price of £15

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 £15 to £90 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 £16, which is on 2025-11-18.