What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Exeter is to fly and train which costs £40 - £160 and takes 4h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Exeter is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs £75 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 18m.

How far is it from Belfast to Exeter?

The distance between Belfast and Exeter is 374 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Exeter without a car is to car ferry and train via Birmingham which takes 15h 30m and costs £90 - £280.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Exeter?

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Belfast to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Exeter bus from?

Belfast to Exeter bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Exeter bus arrive?

Belfast to Exeter bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Belfast to Exeter?

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1357+ hotels available in Exeter.

Belfast to Exeter - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Exeter by plane, train, car ferry, bus, ferry, busferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
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1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BFS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
4h 39m
£41–157
Car ferry, train via Birmingham
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
15h 30m
£90–271
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Dublin Airport Zone 14785
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
16h 26m
£142–281
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
18h 18m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BHD - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
4h 9m
£54–207
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Exeter
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Exeter (EXT)BHD - EXT
3h 24m
£75–257
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
6h 23m
£76–279
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)BHD - CWL
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
6h 15m
£70–288
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay
4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Street
5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
16h 33m
£135–600
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
2. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
17h 54m
£132–271
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Exeter
10h 3m
£141–332

Belfast to Exeter by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

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15h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 371.4 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Exeter, England?

Aer Lingus flies from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Exeter (EXT) twice a week.

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