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 £35 - £170 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 28m and costs £65 - £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 11h 1m and costs £80 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Dublin to Exeter, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1351+ hotels available in Exeter.

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

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

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 18m
£40–163
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
11h 1m
£83–304
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
2. Drive from Holyhead to Exeter
9h 11m
£93–139
Fly to Exeter
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)DUB - EXT
4h 28m
£66–213
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 6m
£68–255
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 9m
£53–304
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 19m
£62–342
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 44m
£147–279

Dublin to Exeter by car ferry and train

28Weekly Services

11h 1mAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 295.7 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

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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