The cheapest and fastest coaches from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
7 h 15 m
Average duration
7 h 54 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
318 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £15.
Of the 5 buses that leave Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) for Exeter St Davids (EXD) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 318 km distance in an average of 7 h 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £77.
Distance: 318 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
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£27 Average Price Cheapest | £54 Average Price | £115 Average Price |
7h 37m Average total duration 7h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) coaches for today, Friday 13 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX424 · NX501 | On time 23:55 Manchester, Coach Station | 12h15 | 12:10 Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court | 1 change | |
| Saturday 14 February | |||||
![]() | 08:55 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 7h35 | 16:30 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:10 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 7h15 | 16:25 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:00 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 8h15 | 18:15 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:00 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 9h15 | 21:15 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 8h35 | 21:05 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)
Buses from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 7h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 04:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 318 km distance in 7h 0m.
Distance 318 km |
Average bus duration 7h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 7h 0m |
First bus 04:15 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Exeter St Davids (EXD)You can travel by bus between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Exeter St Davids (EXD) by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Exeter St Davids (EXD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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