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 - £100 and takes 12h 55m.

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 23m 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 12h 55m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Exeter?

The distance between Cairnryan and Exeter is 489 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 train which takes 12h 37m and costs £110 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m 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.

Train or bus from Cairnryan to Exeter?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Exeter is to train which takes 12h 37m and costs £110 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 12h 55m.

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 1357+ hotels available in Exeter.

Cairnryan to Exeter - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car ferry

There are 8 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 23m
£115–256
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
12h 55m
£42–98
Train
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Street
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
12h 37m
£113–353
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
£161–434
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 19m
£55–177
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
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
8h 5m
£66–183
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Elder Avenue to Killoch Place58 / ...
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Exeter St Davids
13h 21m
£98–236
Drive 450.3 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Exeter450.3 mi
7h 29m
£113–163

Cairnryan to Exeter by bus, foot, and train

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12h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 486.5 mi
Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Old Pier to Exeter St Davids via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Birmingham New Street in around 12h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stena Terminal to Bampfylde Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 12h 55m.

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