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 6m.

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 16m and costs £55 - £220.

How far is it from Dublin to Exeter?

The distance between Dublin and Exeter is 297 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 car ferry and train which takes 10h 46m and costs £140 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Dublin to Exeter, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1357+ hotels available in Exeter.

Dublin to Exeter - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Dublin to Exeter by plane, train, car ferry, ferry, 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 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 6m
£40–165
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 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
10h 46m
£146–250
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
3. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde StreetCp5
13h 7m
£148–247
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
2. Drive from Holyhead to Exeter
9h 11m
£93–128
Fly to Exeter
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)DUB - EXT
4h 16m
£59–214
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
6h 52m
£78–267
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 8m
£58–363
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
8h 12m
£57–324
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
7h 58m
£80–314
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
12h 51m
£146–247

Dublin to Exeter by car ferry and train

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10h 46mAverage Duration

£146Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 295.5 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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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