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Compare all timetables for the bus from Manchester to Exeter

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

today
from $31
tomorrow
from $38
Thursday
from $44
Friday
from $47
Saturday
from $30
Sunday
from $39
Monday
from $28

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 10m 5:30 PM Manchester Coach Station 1:40 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $31
National Express 8h 15m 12:45 PM Manchester Coach Station 9:00 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $37
FlixBus 9h 35m 11:40 AM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 9:15 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $42
FlixBus 9h 15m 12:00 PM Manchester Moss Lane East Station 9:15 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $42
National Express 9h 5m 10:00 AM Manchester Coach Station 7:05 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $43

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 9h 35m 11:40 AM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 9:15 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $38
FlixBus 9h 15m 12:00 PM Manchester Moss Lane East Station 9:15 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $38
FlixBus 7h 35m 8:50 AM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 4:25 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $41
National Express 7h 40m 2:30 PM Manchester Coach Station 10:10 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $44
National Express 9h 5m 10:00 AM Manchester Coach Station 7:05 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $45

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 9h 35m 11:40 AM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 9:15 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $44
FlixBus 9h 15m 12:00 PM Manchester Moss Lane East Station 9:15 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $44
National Express 8h 15m 12:45 PM Manchester Coach Station 9:00 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $48
National Express 8h 5m 8:30 AM Manchester Coach Station 4:35 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $52
FlixBus 7h 35m 8:50 AM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 4:25 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $52

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 9h 35m 11:40 AM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 9:15 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $47
FlixBus 9h 15m 12:00 PM Manchester Moss Lane East Station 9:15 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $47
National Express 8h 30m 12:30 PM Manchester Coach Station 9:00 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $48
FlixBus 7h 15m 9:10 AM Manchester Moss Lane East Station 4:25 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $48
National Express 8h 25m 8:30 AM Manchester Coach Station 4:55 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $52
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Exeter via Manchester Airport, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 50m
      0
      4:50 PM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      5:15 PM
      Manchester Airport
      Airport Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $6
      • Waiting Time 0h 55m
    • National Express
      7h 30m
      0
      6:10 PM
      Manchester Airport
      Airport Bus Station
      1:40 AM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $31
    Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 15m 12:30 PM Manchester Coach Station 8:45 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $30
National Express 8h 5m 5:35 PM Manchester Coach Station 1:40 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $31
National Express 8h 50m 10:00 AM Manchester Coach Station 6:50 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $39
FlixBus 7h 35m 8:50 AM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 4:25 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $42
FlixBus 7h 15m 9:10 AM Manchester Moss Lane East Station 4:25 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $42

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 5m 5:35 PM Manchester Coach Station 1:40 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $39
FlixBus 9h 35m 11:40 AM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 9:15 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $45
FlixBus 9h 15m 12:00 PM Manchester Moss Lane East Station 9:15 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $45
National Express 8h 15m 12:30 PM Manchester Coach Station 8:45 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $46
National Express 8h 50m 10:00 AM Manchester Coach Station 6:50 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $48
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Exeter via Manchester Airport, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 50m
      0
      4:50 PM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      5:25 PM
      Manchester Airport
      Airport Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $6
      • Waiting Time 0h 45m
    • National Express
      7h 30m
      0
      6:10 PM
      Manchester Airport
      Airport Bus Station
      1:40 AM
      Exeter
      Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $28
    Travel time is 0h 45m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 10m 5:30 PM Manchester Coach Station 1:40 AM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $28
National Express 8h 30m 12:30 PM Manchester Coach Station 9:00 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $33
National Express 7h 40m 2:30 PM Manchester Coach Station 10:10 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $35
FlixBus 9h 35m 11:40 AM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 9:15 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $39
FlixBus 9h 15m 12:00 PM Manchester Moss Lane East Station 9:15 PM Exeter Bus Station  Economy $39

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Manchester to Exeter is $19 on 9/3/2025. Flexible travelers 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.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily buses from Manchester to Exeter. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Manchester and Exeter.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 40 buses from Manchester to Exeter, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Exeter, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Manchester to Exeter

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 11 times every day by bus from Manchester to Exeter in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Exeter starting from $19!

Cheapest Bus $19
Fastest Bus 7h 15m
Earliest Bus 4:10 AM
Latest Bus 11:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes 11 Ø
Distance 198.6 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Manchester to Exeter

Every day, 11 buses from 2 bus companies leave Manchester for Exeter: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/12/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 08/10
Monday 08/11
Tuesday 08/12
$31
Wednesday 08/13
$38
Thursday 08/14
$44
Friday 08/15
$47
Saturday 08/16
$30
Sunday 08/17
$39
Monday 08/18
$28
Tuesday 08/19
$22
Wednesday 08/20
$32
Thursday 08/21
$25
Friday 08/22
$32
Saturday 08/23
$40
Sunday 08/24
$25
Monday 08/25
$29
Tuesday 08/26
$27
Wednesday 08/27
$22
Thursday 08/28
$20
Friday 08/29
$27
Saturday 08/30
$20
Sunday 08/31
$29
Monday 09/01
$24
Tuesday 09/02
$20
Wednesday 09/03
$19
Thursday 09/04
$20
Friday 09/05
$20
Saturday 09/06

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 $19, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Manchester to Exeter. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $24.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Exeter, with $19. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $49.

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 buses 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.

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 $28
Fastest Bus 7h 25m
Earliest Bus 4:10 AM
Last Bus 11:55 PM
Daily Connections 7 Ø
Found on 8/11/2025

FlixBus from Manchester to Exeter

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price $38
Fastest Bus 7h 15m
Earliest Bus 8:50 AM
Last Bus 12:00 PM
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 8/11/2025

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and Exeter

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

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 Manchester to Exeter? Compare all modes of transports from Manchester to Exeter.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester to Exeter

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses 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 bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $19 and takes 8h 10m to reach Exeter. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $19 and $74. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Exeter.

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

Every day, the Manchester to Exeter bus route is served by approximately 11 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Manchester to Exeter is offered by FlixBus and takes 7h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $44. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester to Exeter?

The earliest bus arriving in Exeter from Manchester starts at 4:10 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 Manchester to Exeter?

The latest bus trip departing from Manchester for Exeter starts at 11:55 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 Manchester Exeter route?

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

What can I take with me on the Manchester to Exeter 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 Manchester Exeter 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 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 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 Manchester to Exeter on your planned travel date.

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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