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

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Exeter is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 14h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Exeter is to bus and fly which takes 6h 29m and costs £110 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Stena Terminal and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 23m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Exeter?

The distance between Cairnryan and Exeter is 490 miles. The road distance is 452.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Exeter without a car is to bus and train via Warrington which takes 11h 15m and costs £80 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Cairnryan to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Exeter bus from?

Cairnryan to Exeter bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Cairnryan to Exeter bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Exeter bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Exeter is 453 miles. It takes approximately 7h 29m to drive from Cairnryan to Exeter.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1351+ hotels available in Exeter.

Cairnryan to Exeter - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Cairnryan to Exeter by bus, plane, train, car ferry, 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.

Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter
best
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)EDI - EXT
6h 29m
£111–257
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
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
14h 23m
£42–107
Bus, train via Warrington
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Street
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
11h 15m
£82–349
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
3. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Central
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
19h 52m
£161–428
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
7h 24m
£55–167
Bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
7h 52m
£57–167
Bus, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - CWL
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
9h 40m
£101–288
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Henrietta Street358 / ...
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Exeter St Davids
13h 2m
£100–315
Drive 450.3 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Exeter450.3 mi
7h 29m
£112–162

Cairnryan to Exeter by bus, foot, and train

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11h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 486.8 mi
Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Exeter, England?

You can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Bampfylde Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 14h 23m.

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