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How to get fromDonegal to Exeterby bus, plane, ferry, train, car or car ferry

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

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  1. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Exeter

    best
    1. Take the bus from Donegal Abbey Hotel to Dublin Airportbus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)planeDUB - EXT
    7h 47m
    £81–247

  2. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Donegal Abbey Hotel to Dublin Airportbus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeDUB - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
    8h 34m
    £55–187

  3. Bus, ferry, train via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus30
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
    18h 1m
    £176–318

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Donegal to Dublin Terminal 1car
    2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    3. Drive from Holyhead to Exetercar
    12h
    £126–188

  5. Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Donegal Abbey Hotel to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentrebus
    2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Antrimtrain
    3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeBFS - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
    8h 46m
    £57–190

  6. Bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Donegal Abbey Hotel to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentrebus
    2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Lanyon Placetrain
    3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeBHD - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
    8h 50m
    £78–238

  7. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Donegal Abbey Hotel to Dublin Airportbus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeDUB - CWL
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
    10h 28m
    £73–364

  8. Bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Donegal Abbey Hotel to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentrebus
    2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Lanyon Placetrain
    3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeBHD - CWL
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    5. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
    11h
    £99–345

  9. Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Donegal Abbey Hotel to Dublin Airportbus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)planeDUB - NQY
    3. Take the train from St Austell to Exeter St Davidstrain
    11h 40m
    £74–366

  10. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Donegal Abbey Hotel to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus30
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
    18h 12m
    £171–315

  11. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Donegal Abbey Hotel to Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentrebus64
    2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Yorkgatetrain0
    3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
    4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
    5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
    19h
    £117–314

Donegal to Exeter by bus, foot, ferry, and train

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration18h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£176Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Donegal, Ulster, Ireland and Exeter, England?

There is no direct connection from Donegal to Exeter. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Exeter (EXT), walk to Exeter International Airport, then take the bus to Paris Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Donegal to Exeter St Davids via Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19, Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Cardiff Central in around 18h 1m.

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