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

today
$50
tomorrow
$37
Tuesday
$38
Wednesday
$35
Thursday
$38
Friday
$40
Saturday
$35

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 30m 9:10 AM Exeter Bus Station 3:40 PM Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy $50
FlixBus 6h 15m 4:55 PM Exeter Bus Station 11:10 PM Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy $50
FlixBus 6h 5m 9:10 AM Exeter Bus Station 3:15 PM Manchester Moss Lane East Station  Economy $50
National Express 7h 20m 5:05 PM Exeter Bus Station 12:25 AM Manchester Coach Station  Economy $54
National Express 7h 20m 1:50 PM Exeter Bus Station 9:10 PM Manchester Coach Station  Economy $58
  • Did you know that if you travel from Exeter to Manchester via Taunton, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 5m
      0
      7:10 AM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      7:50 AM
      Taunton
      BP Garage
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 1h 50m
    • FlixBus
      5h 35m
      0
      9:40 AM
      Taunton
      BP Garage
      3:15 PM
      Manchester
      Moss Lane East Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $26
    Travel time is 2h 0m longer, but you will save $15

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 30m 4:45 PM Exeter Bus Station 2:15 AM Manchester Coach Station  Economy $37
FlixBus 8h 30m 7:10 AM Exeter Bus Station 3:40 PM Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy $42
FlixBus 8h 5m 7:10 AM Exeter Bus Station 3:15 PM Manchester Moss Lane East Station  Economy $42
FlixBus 8h 50m 9:10 AM Exeter Bus Station 6:00 PM Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy $45
National Express 7h 40m 1:55 PM Exeter Bus Station 9:35 PM Manchester Coach Station  Economy $49

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 30m 7:10 AM Exeter Bus Station 3:40 PM Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy $38
FlixBus 8h 50m 12:20 PM Exeter Bus Station 9:10 PM Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy $38
FlixBus 10h 55m 1:10 AM Exeter Bus Station 12:05 PM Manchester Moss Lane East Station  Economy $38
National Express 7h 50m 9:30 AM Exeter Bus Station 5:20 PM Manchester Coach Station  Economy $48
National Express 13h 20m 4:45 PM Exeter Bus Station 6:05 AM Manchester Coach Station  Economy $48

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 40m 1:55 PM Exeter Bus Station 9:35 PM Manchester Coach Station  Economy $35
FlixBus 8h 30m 7:10 AM Exeter Bus Station 3:40 PM Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy $38
FlixBus 8h 50m 9:10 AM Exeter Bus Station 6:00 PM Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy $38
FlixBus 8h 50m 12:20 PM Exeter Bus Station 9:10 PM Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy $38
National Express 7h 50m 9:30 AM Exeter Bus Station 5:20 PM Manchester Coach Station  Economy $38

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 50m 9:30 AM Exeter Bus Station 5:20 PM Manchester Coach Station  Economy $38
National Express 7h 40m 1:55 PM Exeter Bus Station 9:35 PM Manchester Coach Station  Economy $38
FlixBus 8h 30m 7:10 AM Exeter Bus Station 3:40 PM Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy $39
FlixBus 8h 50m 9:10 AM Exeter Bus Station 6:00 PM Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy $39
FlixBus 9h 10m 4:50 PM Exeter Bus Station 2:00 AM Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy $39

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 35m 4:50 PM Exeter Bus Station 12:25 AM Manchester Coach Station  Economy $40
FlixBus 8h 50m 12:20 PM Exeter Bus Station 9:10 PM Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy $47
FlixBus 8h 25m 12:20 PM Exeter Bus Station 8:45 PM Manchester Moss Lane East Station  Economy $47
National Express 8h 15m 9:30 AM Exeter Bus Station 5:45 PM Manchester Coach Station  Economy $47
FlixBus 10h 55m 1:10 AM Exeter Bus Station 12:05 PM Manchester Moss Lane East Station  Economy $50
  • 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
      8h 5m
      0
      7:10 AM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      7:50 AM
      Taunton
      BP Garage
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 1h 50m
    • FlixBus
      5h 35m
      0
      9:40 AM
      Taunton
      BP Garage
      3:15 PM
      Manchester
      Moss Lane East Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $26
    Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 20m 5:05 PM Exeter Bus Station 12:25 AM Manchester Coach Station  Economy $35
FlixBus 6h 5m 9:10 AM Exeter Bus Station 3:15 PM Manchester Moss Lane East Station  Economy $42
FlixBus 5h 55m 4:55 PM Exeter Bus Station 10:50 PM Manchester Moss Lane East Station  Economy $42
FlixBus 6h 30m 9:10 AM Exeter Bus Station 3:40 PM Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy $42
National Express 7h 20m 1:50 PM Exeter Bus Station 9:10 PM Manchester Coach Station  Economy $53

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Exeter to Manchester is $25 on 8/13/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Exeter and Manchester

See here how frequent the connections between Exeter and Manchester are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily buses from Exeter to Manchester. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Exeter and Manchester.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 36 buses from Exeter to Manchester, while Night sees the fewest connections between Exeter and Manchester, with 25 offers.

Facts about the bus from Exeter to Manchester

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 13 times every day by bus from Exeter to Manchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Exeter to Manchester starting from $25!

Cheapest Bus $25
Fastest Bus 5h 55m
Earliest Bus 1:10 AM
Latest Bus 5:05 PM
Daily Bus Routes 13 Ø
Distance 198.6 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Exeter to Manchester

Every day, 13 buses from 2 bus companies leave Exeter for Manchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/26
$50
Monday 07/27
$37
Tuesday 07/28
$38
Wednesday 07/29
$35
Thursday 07/30
$38
Friday 07/31
$40
Saturday 08/01
$35
Sunday 08/02
$30
Monday 08/03
$38
Tuesday 08/04
$29
Wednesday 08/05
$32
Thursday 08/06
$30
Friday 08/07
$37
Saturday 08/08
$35
Sunday 08/09
$35
Monday 08/10
$31
Tuesday 08/11
$27
Wednesday 08/12
$31
Thursday 08/13
$25
Friday 08/14
$37
Saturday 08/15
$34
Sunday 08/16
$31
Monday 08/17
$26
Tuesday 08/18
$26
Wednesday 08/19
$25
Thursday 08/20
$25
Friday 08/21
$30
Saturday 08/22

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 $25, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Exeter to Manchester. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $34.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Exeter to Manchester, with $25. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $38.

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 a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

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 bus 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 buses from Exeter to Manchester are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Exeter to Manchester

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

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 $35
Fastest Bus 7h 20m
Earliest Bus 2:05 AM
Last Bus 5:05 PM
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 7/25/2026

All bus stations and stops in Exeter and Manchester

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Exeter and Manchester.

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.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Exeter to Manchester

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

FAQs about the Exeter to Manchester bus

How much does a Exeter Manchester bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $25 and takes 7h 40m to reach Manchester. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $25 and $124. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Manchester.

On average, how many connections are available from Exeter to Manchester each day?

Every day, the Exeter to Manchester bus route is served by approximately 13 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Exeter to Manchester take?

The fastest bus from Exeter to Manchester is offered by FlixBus and takes 5h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $50. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Exeter to Manchester?

The earliest bus arriving in Manchester from Exeter starts at 1:10 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Exeter to Manchester?

The latest bus trip departing from Exeter for Manchester starts at 5:05 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Exeter Manchester route?

When traveling by bus from Exeter to Manchester, passengers can travel with FlixBus and National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works 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: FlixBus and National Express.

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

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 Exeter Manchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus 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 traveling 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.

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

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 13 daily trips between Exeter and Manchester. 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 Exeter to Manchester?

Prices and availability for 13 trips between Exeter and Manchester 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 Exeter to Manchester

Economy
Economy

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

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