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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Exeter is to fly and train which costs £40 - £170 and takes 5h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Exeter is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs £65 - £230.

How far is it from Dublin to Exeter?

The distance between Dublin and Exeter is 298 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Exeter without a car is to ferry and train via Stafford which takes 11h 5m and costs £130 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Dublin to Exeter, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 653+ hotels available in Exeter.

Dublin to Exeter - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, car ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Dublin to Exeter by plane, train, ferry, 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.

Fly to Bristol Airport, train
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1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)DUB - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
5h 17m
£40–163
Ferry, train via Stafford
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Stafford
3. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham New Street
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
11h 5m
£131–341
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
2. Drive from Holyhead to Exeter
9h 6m
£104–139
Fly to Exeter
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)DUB - EXT
4h 25m
£65–222
Fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)DUB - NQY
2. Take the train from St Austell to Exeter St Davids
7h 28m
£50–362
Fly to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)DUB - CWL
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
7h 14m
£60–340
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)DUB - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
7h 9m
£74–255
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Southampton Airport (SOU)DUB - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisbury
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Central
8h 10m
£85–247
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
12h 47m
£167–279

Dublin to Exeter by ferry, foot, and train

21Weekly Services

11h 5mAverage Duration

£131Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Exeter.

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Distance: 296.1 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Exeter, England?

Aer Lingus flies from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT) 4 times a week.

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