Bus from Manchester to Exeter from $25

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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 $43
tomorrow
from $33
Saturday
from $28
Sunday
from $36
Monday
from $29
Tuesday
from $25
Wednesday
from $29

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 40m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    10:10 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $43
  • FlixBus
    9h 15m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Manchester
    Moss Lane East Station
    9:15 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $45
  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    11:40 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    9:15 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $45
  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    4:35 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $52
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    2:55 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $56

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 30m
    0
    12:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    9:00 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33
  • National Express
    7h 40m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    10:10 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $35
  • FlixBus
    9h 15m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Manchester
    Moss Lane East Station
    9:15 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $45
  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    11:40 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    9:15 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $45
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    1:40 AM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $47

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 30m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    10:00 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $28
  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    12:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    8:45 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $29
  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    5:35 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    1:40 AM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $32
  • FlixBus
    9h 15m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Manchester
    Moss Lane East Station
    9:15 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $45
  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    11:40 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    9:15 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $45

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    12:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    8:45 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $36
  • National Express
    8h 50m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    6:50 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $47
  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    5:35 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    1:40 AM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $51
  • FlixBus
    9h 15m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Manchester
    Moss Lane East Station
    9:15 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $64
  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    11:40 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    9:15 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $64

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 30m
    0
    12:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    9:00 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $29
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    5:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    1:40 AM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $32
  • National Express
    7h 40m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    10:10 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $35
  • FlixBus
    12h 25m
    0
    4:40 PM
    Manchester
    Moss Lane East Station
    5:05 AM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $36
  • FlixBus
    12h 45m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    5:05 AM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $36

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    7:05 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25
  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    9:00 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25
  • FlixBus
    9h 15m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Manchester
    Moss Lane East Station
    9:15 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $30
  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    11:40 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    9:15 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $30
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    2:55 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $31

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    2:55 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $29
  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    12:45 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    9:00 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $29
  • FlixBus
    9h 15m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Manchester
    Moss Lane East Station
    9:15 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $30
  • FlixBus
    9h 35m
    0
    11:40 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    9:15 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $30
  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    4:35 PM
    Exeter
    Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $30

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 14 daily buses from Manchester to Exeter. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 11 daily coaches between Manchester and Exeter.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 41 buses from Manchester to Exeter, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Exeter, with 10 offers.

Facts about the bus from Manchester to Exeter

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 12 times every day by bus from Manchester to Exeter in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Exeter starting from $25!

Cheapest Bus $25
Fastest Bus 7h 25m
Earliest Bus 12:20 AM
Latest Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes 12 Ø
Distance 198.6 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Manchester to Exeter

Every day, 12 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 07/10/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/06
Monday 07/07
Tuesday 07/08
Wednesday 07/09
Thursday 07/10
$43
Friday 07/11
$33
Saturday 07/12
$28
Sunday 07/13
$36
Monday 07/14
$29
Tuesday 07/15
$25
Wednesday 07/16
$29
Thursday 07/17
$25
Friday 07/18
$27
Saturday 07/19
$31
Sunday 07/20
$31
Monday 07/21
$33
Tuesday 07/22
$21
Wednesday 07/23
$22
Thursday 07/24
$25
Friday 07/25
$25
Saturday 07/26
$25
Sunday 07/27
$25
Monday 07/28
$25
Tuesday 07/29
$21
Wednesday 07/30
$21
Thursday 07/31
$25
Friday 08/01
$22
Saturday 08/02

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 $25, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Manchester to Exeter. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $43.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Exeter, with $25. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $45.

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.

FlixBus from Manchester to Exeter

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price $30
Fastest Bus 9h 15m
Earliest Bus 12:20 AM
Last Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Connections 6 Ø
Found on 7/9/2025

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 $25
Fastest Bus 7h 25m
Earliest Bus 4:10 AM
Last Bus 11:55 PM
Daily Connections 6 Ø
Found on 7/9/2025

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 $25 and takes 9h 5m 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 $25 and $101. 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 12 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 National Express and takes 7h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $56. 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 12:20 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 11:59 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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