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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Carrickfergus is to fly and bus which costs £70 - £240 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Carrickfergus is to fly and train which takes 4h 4m and costs £75 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Carrickfergus?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Carrickfergus. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Joymount via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Glasgow Buchanan and High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 8m.

How far is it from Exeter to Carrickfergus?

The distance between Exeter and Carrickfergus is 388 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Carrickfergus without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 15h 25m and costs £130 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Exeter to Carrickfergus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Carrickfergus bus from?

Exeter to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the Exeter to Carrickfergus bus arrive?

Exeter to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Carrickfergus?

There are 1189+ hotels available in Carrickfergus.

Exeter to Carrickfergus - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 12 ways to get from Exeter to Carrickfergus by train, plane, bus, car ferry, ferry, busferry, 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.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
3. Take the bus from Ulster University Belfast to Joymount
5h 22m
Fly Exeter to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EXT - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
7h 10m
£72–231
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
15h 25m
£135–309
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
17h
£179–299
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
19h 8m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BRS - BHD
4h 42m
£76–223
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BHX - BHD
6h 14m
£115–349
Fly Exeter to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EXT - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Carrickfergus
4h 4m
£77–276
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)SOU - BHD
7h 5m
£79–298
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)CWL - BHD
7h 1m
£88–313
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
4. Take the bus from Westland Row to Glengall Street785
17h 22m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
10h 3m
£145–327

Exeter to Carrickfergus by train, taxi, car ferry, and bus

14Weekly Services

15h 25mAverage Duration

£135Cheapest Price

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Distance: 385.9 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Carrickfergus. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Ulster University Belfast, then take the bus to Joymount. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Carrickfergus via Birmingham New Street, Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool, Port Of Belfast, Stena Line terminus, Nelson Street Bus Lane, and Yorkgate in around 15h 25m.

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