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Manchester to Exeter St Thomas Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Manchester to Exeter St Thomas? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £20.30, with average prices for this route around £56.10. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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10:25
5 hours 7 minutes, Changes required
Manchester Piccadilly
15:32
Exeter St Thomas
CrossCountryGreat Western Railway
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10:30
5 hours 30 minutes, Changes required
Manchester Piccadilly
16:00
Exeter St Thomas
Transport for WalesGreat Western RailwayCrossCountry
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10:30
6 hours 3 minutes, Changes required
Manchester Piccadilly
16:33
Exeter St Thomas
Transport for WalesGreat Western Railway
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11:25
4 hours 35 minutes, Changes required
Manchester Piccadilly
16:00
Exeter St Thomas
CrossCountryGreat Western Railway
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11:30
5 hours 38 minutes, Changes required
Manchester Piccadilly
17:08
Exeter St Thomas
Transport for WalesGreat Western RailwayCrossCountry
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12:25
4 hours 43 minutes, Changes required
Manchester Piccadilly
17:08
Paris
CrossCountryGreat Western Railway
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Manchester to Exeter St Thomas Train Route Details

First train
First train
05:11
Last train
Last train
22:03
Departure station
Departure station
Manchester
Arrival station
Arrival station
Exeter St Thomas
Journey time
Journey time
4 hours 30 minutes
Distance
Distance
320 km
Price
Price
£20.30*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester to Exeter St Thomas

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Manchester to Exeter St Thomas during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Manchester to Exeter St Thomas for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Manchester to Exeter St Thomas, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Manchester to Exeter St Thomas train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.