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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Manchester to South West

Composite routes from Manchester to South West

Cheapest
4 h 6 min
Car
385 km.
from $21
Other
5 h 33 min
310 km.
from $309.63
8 h 18 min
310 km.
from $61.46
9 h 57 min
310 km.
from $69.33

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeter
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Exeter
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$556.94

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Exeter
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$417.71

Aurigny

Website:
aurigny.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Exeter
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$556.94–$1,392.36

Blue Islands Limited

Website:
blueislands.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Exeter
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$50.63–$253.16

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$44.30–$151.89

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Coach Stn, Chorlton St to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24
Bus from Birmingham to Exeter
Ave. Duration:
4h 54m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$39.24–$54.43

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$164.55
Train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter
Ave. Duration:
2h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$316.44
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Exeter
Ave. Duration:
4h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$151.89–$468.34

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to South West?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to South West is to bus which costs $35.87 - $52.17 and takes 8h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to South West?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to South West is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $76.09 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and South West?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to South West. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Creedy Bridge via Bristol Bus Station and Sidwell Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

How far is it from Manchester to South West?

The distance between Manchester and South West is 411 km. The road distance is 385.5 km.

How do I travel from Manchester to South West without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to South West without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 33m and costs $141.30 - $434.78 .

How long does it take to get from Manchester to South West?

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Manchester to South West, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to South West bus from?

Manchester to South West bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to South West?

The best way to get from Manchester to South West is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 33m and costs $141.30 - $434.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35.87 - $52.17 and takes 8h 18m, you could also fly, which costs $97.83 - $315.22 and takes 6h 56m.

Where does the Manchester to South West bus arrive?

Manchester to South West bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Can I drive from Manchester to South West?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to South West is 386 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Manchester to South West.

Where can I stay near South West?

There are 707+ hotels available in South West. Prices start at $35.96 per night.
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