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 £35 - £150 and takes 4h 47m.

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 21m and costs £70 - £250.

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 11m.

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 23m and costs £90 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m 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.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1354+ hotels available in Exeter.

Belfast to Exeter - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and ferry

There are 13 ways to get from Belfast to Exeter by plane, train, car ferry, ferry, busferry, bus, 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
best
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
4h 47m
£38–142
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BHD - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
4h 7m
£34–187
Car ferry, train via Birmingham
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
15h 23m
£93–261
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryanferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain
5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
16h 23m
£138–599
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus
18h 11m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Exeter
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Exeter (EXT)plane BHD - EXT
3h 21m
£74–246
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h
£80–329
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)plane DUB - EXT
6h 21m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane BHD - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain
6h 47m
£70–271
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BHD - CWL
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 10m
£71–268
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
16h 35m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
18h 5m
£134–260
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Exetercar
10h 3m
£141–212

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

14Weekly Services

15h 23mAverage Duration

£93Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Exeter.

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Distance: 372 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

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

Aer Lingus flies from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Exeter (EXT) 3 times a week.

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