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How to get fromBelfast to Exeterby plane, train, car ferry, busferry, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 12 ways to get from Belfast to Exeter by plane, train, car ferry, busferry, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BFS - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4h 41m
    £71–205

  2. Bus and ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 104 / ...
    18h 59m
    £51–93

  3. Car ferry, train via Birmingham

    1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    15h 36m
    £135–286

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    5. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    16h 39m
    £269–611

  5. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane BHD - CWL
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 11m
    £105–299

  6. Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BFS - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 28m
    £103–229

  7. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane BHD - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain train
    6h 52m
    £82–285

  8. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane DUB - EXT
    6h 19m
    £60–289

  9. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BHD - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4h 11m
    £74–215

  10. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    16h 43m
    £157–380

  11. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    17h 52m
    £142–296

  12. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Exetercar car
    10h
    £141–398

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration15h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£135Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Belfast to Exeter.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 371.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Exeter. However, you can take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Exeter St Davids. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Exeter St Davids via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Liverpool, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool Lime Street, and Birmingham New Street in around 15h 36m.

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