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Which bus from Exeter to Manchester is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Exeter to Manchester. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
from £24
tomorrow
from £27
Friday
from £24
Saturday
from £26
Sunday
from £20
Monday
from £20
Tuesday
from £18

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 30m
    0
    12:00
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    20:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    9h 10m
    0
    10:00
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    19:10
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    13:35
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    21:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    09:25
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    17:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28
  • FlixBus
    7h 35m
    0
    13:15
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    20:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28
  • Did you know that if you travel from Exeter to Manchester via Taunton, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 20m
      0
      13:15
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      14:00
      Taunton
      BP Garage
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      6h 30m
      0
      14:05
      Taunton
      BP Garage
      20:35
      Manchester
      Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £16
    Travel Time is 0h 15m shorter, and you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 30m
    0
    12:00
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    20:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    7h 35m
    0
    13:15
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    20:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • FlixBus
    7h 20m
    0
    13:15
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    20:35
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    9h 10m
    0
    10:00
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    19:10
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    7h 50m
    0
    06:30
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    14:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Exeter to Manchester via Taunton, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 20m
      0
      13:15
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      14:00
      Taunton
      BP Garage
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      6h 30m
      0
      14:05
      Taunton
      BP Garage
      20:35
      Manchester
      Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £16
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 55m
    0
    03:20
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    11:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    9h 10m
    0
    11:20
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    20:30
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    9h 10m
    0
    09:30
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    18:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • FlixBus
    7h 35m
    0
    13:15
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    20:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    7h 20m
    0
    13:15
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    20:35
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • Did you know that if you travel from Exeter to Manchester via Taunton, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 20m
      0
      13:15
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      14:00
      Taunton
      BP Garage
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      6h 30m
      0
      14:05
      Taunton
      BP Garage
      20:35
      Manchester
      Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £16
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    12:00
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    20:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    10:00
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    18:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    7h 35m
    0
    13:15
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    20:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28
  • FlixBus
    7h 20m
    0
    13:15
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    20:35
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    13:35
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    21:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £33
  • Did you know that if you travel from Exeter to Manchester via Taunton, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 20m
      0
      13:15
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      14:00
      Taunton
      BP Garage
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      6h 30m
      0
      14:05
      Taunton
      BP Garage
      20:35
      Manchester
      Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £16
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 55m
    0
    03:20
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    11:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    10:00
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    18:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    7h 35m
    0
    06:45
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    14:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • FlixBus
    8h 5m
    0
    09:25
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    17:30
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    09:25
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    17:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 50m
    0
    06:30
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    14:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    7h 55m
    0
    03:20
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    11:15
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    7h 45m
    0
    08:40
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    16:25
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    09:25
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    17:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28
  • FlixBus
    7h 35m
    0
    13:15
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    20:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    9h 10m
    0
    10:00
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    19:10
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • FlixBus
    7h 35m
    0
    13:15
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    20:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £18
  • FlixBus
    7h 20m
    0
    13:15
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    20:35
    Manchester
    Manchester (Moss Lane East) Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    7h 50m
    0
    06:30
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    14:20
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    09:25
    Exeter
    Coach Station
    17:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Exeter and Manchester?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Exeter to Manchester. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily coaches from Exeter to Manchester. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Exeter and Manchester.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 36 coaches from Exeter to Manchester, while Night sees the fewest connections between Exeter and Manchester, with 6 offers.

All facts for Exeter to Manchester bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 10 times by bus from Exeter to Manchester in one click. Book your Exeter to Manchester bus ticket starting from £18!

Cheapest Bus £18
Fastest Bus 7h 20m
Earliest Coach 06:30
Latest Coach 16:55
Daily Bus Connections 10 Ø
Distance 319.6 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Exeter to Manchester?

Every day, 10 buses from 2 coach companies leave Exeter for Manchester. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/06/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 02/06
Tuesday 03/06
Wednesday 04/06
£24
Thursday 05/06
£27
Friday 06/06
£24
Saturday 07/06
£26
Sunday 08/06
£24
Monday 09/06
£20
Tuesday 10/06
£18
Wednesday 11/06
£18
Thursday 12/06
£19
Friday 13/06
£18
Saturday 14/06
£20
Sunday 15/06
£19
Monday 16/06
£17
Tuesday 17/06
£16
Wednesday 18/06
£16
Thursday 19/06
£16
Friday 20/06
£15
Saturday 21/06
£19
Sunday 22/06
£20
Monday 23/06
£16
Tuesday 24/06
£17
Wednesday 25/06
£16
Thursday 26/06
£15
Friday 27/06
£17
Saturday 28/06
£15
Sunday 29/06

The cheapest time to travel from Exeter to Manchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Exeter to Manchester, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £18, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Exeter to Manchester. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £27.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Exeter to Manchester, with £18. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £20.

How to save money travelling from Exeter to Manchester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Exeter to Manchester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Exeter to Manchester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Exeter to Manchester are also emptier.

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What are the most popular bus companies from Exeter to Manchester?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Exeter to Manchester timetable.

National Express from Exeter to Manchester

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Exeter to Manchester:

Cheapest Price £18
Fastest Coach 7h 35m
Earliest Coach 06:30
Last Coach 16:55
Daily Connections 6 Ø
Found on 04/06/2025

FlixBus from Exeter to Manchester

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Exeter to Manchester:

Cheapest Price £18
Fastest Coach 7h 20m
Earliest Coach 09:25
Last Coach 13:15
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 04/06/2025
In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Exeter and Manchester

Here is a map with all coach stations in Exeter and Manchester. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Exeter to Manchester? Compare all modes of transports from Exeter to Manchester.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Exeter to Manchester

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Exeter to Manchester. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Exeter to Manchester bus

How much does a Exeter Manchester coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Exeter Manchester bus trip is available from £18 and takes 9h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Exeter to Manchester?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £18 to £47. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Manchester.

How many connections are available for the Exeter Manchester route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Exeter to Manchester is offered by roughly 10 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Manchester from Exeter take?

The quickest coach from Exeter to Manchester is provided by FlixBus and takes 7h 20m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £28. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Exeter to Manchester?

The earliest bus to Manchester departs from Exeter at 06:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Exeter to Manchester?

The latest bus to Manchester departs from Exeter at 16:55. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Exeter Manchester route?

Passengers looking to travel from Exeter to Manchester can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Manchester?

You can check all the direct connections between Exeter and Manchester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Manchester from Exeter?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Exeter Manchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Exeter Manchester bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Exeter to Manchester on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Exeter to Manchester

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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