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 £17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Manchester to Exeter on 25 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	12:00	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	9h 15m	21:15	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	Fastest
Bus	17:00	Shudehill	12h 5m	05:05	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	No tags
Bus	23:59	Shudehill	13h 6m	13:05	Exeter (Stover Court- Bampfylde Street)	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Exeter on 1 December
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£16 - £94	Average duration9h 35m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£43 - £487	Average duration4h 19m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£22 - £23	Average duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Exeter?

Stops in Manchester

A
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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B
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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C
Manchester Airport
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D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom

Stops in Exeter

A
Honiton Rd, opp Park & Ride
Honiton Road (Bus Shelter, Lay-by, opp Park & Ride), Exeter EX1
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B
Exeter (Bus & Coach Station)
EXETER , Sidwell St, Exeter EX4, UK
C
Exeter, opp Honiton Road Park & Ride (outside The Barn Owl)
2 Honiton Rd, Exeter, Devon EX1 3RU, UK

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Staff4.4

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Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

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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

23/11

£22

24/11

£17

Today

£17

26/11

£19

27/11

£17

28/11

£20

29/11

£21

30/11

£30

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Exeter was searched and found on 25 Nov 2025 with a price of £17

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 £17 to £45 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 £17, which is on 2025-11-27.