G0087813:004h00Exeter St Davids (EXD)17:00Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£411One-way0 changes
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C4798014:005h14Exeter St Davids (EXD)19:14Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£501One-way2 changes
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C4798114:505h25Exeter St Davids (EXD)20:15Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£501One-way1 change
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C4798215:495h26Exeter St Davids (EXD)21:15Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£501One-way1 change
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C4798316:505h24Exeter St Davids (EXD)22:14Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£501One-way1 change
G0087813:004h00Exeter St Davids (EXD)17:00Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£411One-way0 changes
G0088414:004h00Exeter St Davids (EXD)18:00Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£1301One-way0 changes
G66550 · G0091719:274h01Exeter St Davids (EXD)23:28Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£1961One-way1 change
G01077 · G0087412:274h02Exeter St Davids (EXD)16:29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£1961One-way1 change
W29782 · G0086711:274h02Exeter St Davids (EXD)15:29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£1961One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £66.
Distance: 318 km
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£67 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest | £94 Average Price |
5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Saturday 1 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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G00736+ C42180+ Y62762 | On time 18:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 5h16 | 23:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
G00736 · G00919 | On time 18:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 5h02 | 23:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00929 · G66615 | On time 19:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h42 | 0:09 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
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C01237+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ W33332 | 11:07 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 5h37 | 16:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
W29782 · G00867 | 11:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h02 | 15:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00871 | On time 11:34 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h26 | 16:00 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
V20807+ C47979 | 11:47 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 5h28 | 17:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
C01238+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ W33160 | 12:06 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 5h38 | 17:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
G01077 · G00874 | On time 12:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h02 | 16:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00878 | 13:00 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h00 | 17:00 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01078 · G00880 | On time 13:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h02 | 17:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00884 | 14:00 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h00 | 18:00 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G00884+ V20805+ C47980 | 14:00 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 5h14 | 19:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
W35407+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ W33302 | 14:06 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 5h38 | 19:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
W29792 · G00885 | 14:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h02 | 18:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
V20804+ C47981 | 14:50 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 5h25 | 20:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
W35408+ Tube from London Paddington to London Euston+ W33187 | 15:16 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 5h28 | 20:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
W29795+ W33372+ V20804 | 15:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h48 | 20:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
W29795 · G00890 | 15:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h02 | 19:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
V20803+ C47982 | 15:49 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 5h26 | 21:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00724+ W33228+ V20803 | On time 16:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h48 | 21:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
G00724 · G00897 | On time 16:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h02 | 20:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
V20802+ C47983 | 16:50 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 5h24 | 22:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00731 · G00902 | 17:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h02 | 21:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00731+ V20800+ W35029+ L89087 | 17:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 6h30 | 23:57 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Trains from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 18:27. The fastest train covers the 318 km distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 318 km |
Average train duration 4h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 0m |
First train 5:25 |
Last train 18:27 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsCrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Exeter St Davids (EXD) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Exeter St Davids (EXD) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Most Exeter St Davids (EXD) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains use the Exeter St Davids to Manchester Piccadilly station pair. Use this guide to compare Exeter St Davids (EXD) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Exeter St Davids from Exeter city centre
Exeter St Davids is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
Exeter St Davids train station facilities and services
Exeter St Davids has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Exeter St Davids.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter St Davids. ATMs are available at Exeter St Davids.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Exeter St Davids.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Exeter St Davids: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Exeter St Davids: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter St Davids: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free Category A station - All platforms can be accessed via Lifts from the sole main station entrance. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
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