Bus Manchester to Exeter: Compare prices and save money

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 FlixBus or National Express for the next days.

today

$22

tomorrow

Friday

Saturday

$22

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Monday

Tuesday

$22

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 45m	3:00 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	10:45 PM	Exeter	Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 3:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
FlixBus	7h 20m	3:25 PM	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	10:45 PM	Exeter	Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 3:25:00 PM to Bus Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/9/2026 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
FlixBus	10h 30m	6:35 PM	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	5:05 AM	Exeter	Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 6:35:00 PM to Bus Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
National Express	10h 5m	4:55 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	3:00 AM	Exeter	Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 4:55:00 PM to Bus Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 5m
National Express	12h 15m	11:55 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	12:10 PM	Exeter	Bus Station	Economy	$60	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/9/2026 11:55:00 PM to Bus Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/10/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 0m	11:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	7:15 PM	Exeter	Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/12/2026 11:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
National Express	8h 35m	4:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	12:50 PM	Exeter	Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/12/2026 4:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
FlixBus	7h 40m	8:50 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	4:30 PM	Exeter	Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/12/2026 8:50:00 AM to Bus Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
FlixBus	7h 15m	9:15 AM	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	4:30 PM	Exeter	Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/12/2026 9:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
FlixBus	6h 20m	3:00 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	9:20 PM	Exeter	Bus Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/12/2026 3:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/12/2026 9:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 20m	11:10 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	7:30 PM	Exeter	Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/15/2026 11:10:00 AM to Bus Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/15/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
FlixBus	8h 10m	1:10 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	9:20 PM	Exeter	Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/15/2026 1:10:00 PM to Bus Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/15/2026 9:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
FlixBus	7h 45m	3:00 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	10:45 PM	Exeter	Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/15/2026 3:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/15/2026 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
FlixBus	7h 45m	1:35 PM	Manchester	Moss Lane East Station	9:20 PM	Exeter	Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Moss Lane East Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/15/2026 1:35:00 PM to Bus Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/15/2026 9:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
National Express	7h 30m	7:25 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	2:55 PM	Exeter	Bus Station	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 9/15/2026 7:25:00 AM to Bus Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) arriving at 9/15/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

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.

Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily buses from Manchester to Exeter. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Manchester and Exeter.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 14 buses from Manchester to Exeter, while Night sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Exeter, with 2 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 9/27/2026 costs just $20, from National Express

Facts about the bus from Manchester to Exeter

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 10 times every day by bus from Manchester to Exeter in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Exeter starting from $20!

Cheapest Bus	$20
Fastest Bus	5h 55m
Earliest Bus	3:00 PM
Latest Bus	11:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	10 Ø
Distance	198.6 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Manchester to Exeter

Every day, 10 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 09/09/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

Wednesday 09/09

$24

Thursday 09/10

Friday 09/11

Saturday 09/12

$22

Sunday 09/13

$28

Monday 09/14

$25

Tuesday 09/15

$22

Wednesday 09/16

$26

Thursday 09/17

$22

Friday 09/18

$26

Saturday 09/19

$25

Sunday 09/20

$28

Monday 09/21

$29

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

$22

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

$20

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

$26

Saturday 10/03

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 $22, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Manchester to Exeter. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $22.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Exeter, with $20. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $22.

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.

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.

Coach Station

Chorlton St

Corporation St

Hanover Street 2

Moss Lane East Station

Manchester (Moss Lane East) Manchester (Moss Lane East)

Shudehill Interchange

Shudehill

Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Talbot Rd

Bus Station

Bampfylde Street

Honiton Road

Honiton Rd

Sidwell Street

Sidwell St

Sowton Park and Ride

South Street Bus Station

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 $20 and takes 8h 0m 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 $20 and $60. 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 10 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 5h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $29. 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 3:00 PM. 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 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 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 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

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

More bus routes to Manchester and to Exeter

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Manchester and to Exeter. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!