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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Carrickfergus is to train and fly which costs £60 - £180 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Carrickfergus is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs £80 - £270.

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 20h 24m.

How far is it from Exeter to Carrickfergus?

The distance between Exeter and Carrickfergus is 383 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 33m and costs £110 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m 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 1186+ hotels available in Carrickfergus.

Exeter to Carrickfergus - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Exeter to Carrickfergus by train, plane, car ferry, ferry, bus, 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
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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
4h 52m
£61–171
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 33m
£118–307
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 Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
16h 48m
£174–282
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
20h 24m
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
£76–222
Fly Exeter to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EXT - BHD
3h 58m
£82–266
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 18m
£99–327
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)CWL - BHD
6h 49m
£84–294
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 2m
£77–284
Fly Exeter to Dublin Airport, bus
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 4m
£77–231
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 Grand Central Station Durham Street785
17h 4m
£172–292
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
10h 3m
£144–326

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

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15h 33mAverage Duration

£118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 380.4 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

Aer Lingus flies from Exeter (EXT) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) twice a week.

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