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 £50 - £190 and takes 5h 18m.

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 22m and costs £50 - £200.

How far is it from Dublin to Exeter?

The distance between Dublin and Exeter is 236 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 2m and costs £140 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Dublin to Exeter, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1525+ hotels available in Exeter.

Dublin to Exeter - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, car ferry, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Dublin to Exeter by plane, ferry, train, car ferry, or car

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Fly to Exeter
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)plane DUB - EXT
4h 22m
£53–192
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane DUB - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
5h 18m
£51–182
Ferry, train via Stafford
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
11h 2m
£146–242
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Drive from Liverpool to Exetercar
11h 16m
£83–375
Fly to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane DUB - CWL
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 59m
£69–266
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 6m
£91–226
Fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane DUB - NQY
2. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
8h 17m
£67–265
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
12h 54m
£148–260

Dublin to Exeter by ferry and train

40Weekly Services

11h 2mAverage Duration

£146Cheapest Price

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Distance: 235 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

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

Aer Lingus flies from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT) 6 times a week.

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