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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Manchester to Exeter from various bus operators like FlixBus or National Express for the next days.

today
£35
tomorrow
£37
Saturday
£32
Sunday
£34
Monday
£28
Tuesday
£24
Wednesday
£22

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 35m 15:00 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 22:35 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £35
FlixBus 7h 10m 15:25 Manchester Moss Lane East Station 22:35 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £35
FlixBus 10h 20m 02:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 13:10 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £37
National Express 8h 20m 11:10 Manchester Coach Station 19:30 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £39
National Express 7h 30m 07:25 Manchester Coach Station 14:55 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £43
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Exeter via Taunton, you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 55m
      0
      15:25
      Manchester
      Moss Lane East Station
      21:50
      Taunton
      BP Garage
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £18
      • Waiting Time 1h 50m
    • National Express
      0h 40m
      0
      23:40
      Taunton
      Coach Station
      00:20
      Exeter
      Honiton Road
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel time is 1h 45m longer, but you will save £10

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 10m 13:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 21:20 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £37
FlixBus 7h 35m 15:00 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 22:35 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £37
FlixBus 7h 45m 13:35 Manchester Moss Lane East Station 21:20 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £37
National Express 8h 30m 11:15 Manchester Coach Station 19:45 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £39
National Express 8h 5m 04:45 Manchester Coach Station 12:50 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £41
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Exeter via Taunton, you can save more than £12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 55m
      0
      15:25
      Manchester
      Moss Lane East Station
      21:50
      Taunton
      BP Garage
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £18
      • Waiting Time 1h 50m
    • National Express
      0h 40m
      0
      23:40
      Taunton
      Coach Station
      00:20
      Exeter
      Honiton Road
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save £12

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 35m 05:15 Manchester Coach Station 12:50 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £32
National Express 8h 0m 11:15 Manchester Coach Station 19:15 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £34
FlixBus 6h 20m 15:00 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 21:20 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £37
FlixBus 5h 55m 15:25 Manchester Moss Lane East Station 21:20 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £37
National Express 10h 45m 12:15 Manchester Coach Station 23:00 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £37

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 35m 05:15 Manchester Coach Station 12:50 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £34
National Express 8h 0m 11:15 Manchester Coach Station 19:15 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £37
National Express 10h 45m 12:15 Manchester Coach Station 23:00 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £39
FlixBus 6h 20m 15:00 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 21:20 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £49
FlixBus 5h 55m 15:25 Manchester Moss Lane East Station 21:20 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £49
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Exeter via Taunton, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      7h 55m
      0
      05:15
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      11:55
      Taunton
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £23
      • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • FlixBus
      0h 45m
      0
      12:25
      Taunton
      Blackbrook Park Avenue
      13:10
      Exeter
      Sidwell Street
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 2h 0m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 20m 11:10 Manchester Coach Station 19:30 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £28
FlixBus 7h 45m 15:00 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 22:45 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £30
FlixBus 7h 20m 15:25 Manchester Moss Lane East Station 22:45 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £30
FlixBus 10h 30m 18:35 Manchester Moss Lane East Station 05:05 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £30
National Express 10h 5m 16:55 Manchester Coach Station 03:00 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Exeter via Taunton, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 55m
      0
      15:25
      Manchester
      Moss Lane East Station
      21:50
      Taunton
      BP Garage
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £18
      • Waiting Time 1h 50m
    • National Express
      0h 40m
      0
      23:40
      Taunton
      Coach Station
      00:20
      Exeter
      Honiton Road
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £7
    Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 20m 11:10 Manchester Coach Station 19:30 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £24
National Express 7h 30m 07:25 Manchester Coach Station 14:55 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £25
FlixBus 8h 10m 13:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 21:20 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £26
FlixBus 7h 45m 15:00 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 22:45 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £26
FlixBus 7h 45m 13:35 Manchester Moss Lane East Station 21:20 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £26

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 20m 11:10 Manchester Coach Station 19:30 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £22
National Express 7h 30m 07:25 Manchester Coach Station 14:55 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £25
FlixBus 8h 10m 13:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 21:20 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £26
FlixBus 7h 45m 15:00 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 22:45 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £26
FlixBus 7h 45m 13:35 Manchester Moss Lane East Station 21:20 Exeter Coach Station  Economy £26

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Manchester to Exeter is £18 on 16/08/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Manchester and Exeter

See here how frequent the connections between Manchester and Exeter are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 17 daily coaches from Manchester to Exeter. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 13 daily coaches between Manchester and Exeter.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 46 coaches from Manchester to Exeter, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Exeter, with 9 offers.

Facts about coaches from Manchester to Exeter

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 14 times every day by bus from Manchester to Exeter in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Exeter starting from £18!

Cheapest Bus £18
Fastest Bus 5h 55m
Earliest Coach 02:50
Latest Coach 23:55
Daily Bus Connections 14 Ø
Distance 319.6 km
Coach Companies FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Manchester to Exeter

Every day, 14 buses from 2 coach companies leave Manchester for Exeter: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 30/07/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 27/07
Tuesday 28/07
Wednesday 29/07
Thursday 30/07
£35
Friday 31/07
£60
Saturday 01/08
£61
Sunday 02/08
£34
Monday 03/08
£28
Tuesday 04/08
£24
Wednesday 05/08
£22
Thursday 06/08
£25
Friday 07/08
£30
Saturday 08/08
£27
Sunday 09/08
£29
Monday 10/08
£28
Tuesday 11/08
£21
Wednesday 12/08
£23
Thursday 13/08
£20
Friday 14/08
£27
Saturday 15/08
£20
Sunday 16/08
£18
Monday 17/08
£21
Tuesday 18/08
£19
Wednesday 19/08
£21
Thursday 20/08
£18
Friday 21/08
£20
Saturday 22/08
£22
Sunday 23/08

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester to Exeter

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Manchester to Exeter, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £16, Sunday is the cheapest day for a coach from Manchester to Exeter. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £21.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Exeter, with £16. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £30.

How to save money travelling from Manchester to Exeter

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Manchester to Exeter in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Manchester to Exeter, 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 Manchester to Exeter are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Manchester to Exeter

These are the most booked bus companies between Manchester to Exeter from our users.

FlixBus from Manchester to Exeter

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £26
Fastest Coach 5h 55m
Earliest Coach 02:50
Last Coach 18:35
Daily Connections 8 Ø
Found on 30/07/2026

National Express from Manchester to Exeter

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £22
Fastest Coach 7h 30m
Earliest Coach 07:25
Last Coach 23:55
Daily Connections 6 Ø
Found on 29/07/2026

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and Exeter

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Manchester and Exeter.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester to Exeter

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Manchester to Exeter? Or which bus companies serve the route Manchester to Exeter? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Manchester to Exeter bus

How much does a Manchester - Exeter coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Manchester - Exeter bus trip is available from £18 and takes 8h 20m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Manchester to Exeter is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £18 to £156. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Manchester to Exeter is offered by roughly 14 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Exeter from Manchester take?

The quickest coach from Manchester to Exeter is provided by FlixBus and takes 5h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £37. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester to Exeter?

The earliest bus to Exeter departs from Manchester at 02:50. 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 Manchester to Exeter?

The latest bus to Exeter departs from Manchester at 23:55. 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 Manchester - Exeter route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Exeter?

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

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Manchester Exeter 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 Manchester Exeter 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 Manchester to Exeter on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Manchester to Exeter?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 14 daily trips between Manchester and Exeter. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Manchester to Exeter?

Prices and availability for 14 trips between Manchester and Exeter change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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