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How to get fromExeter to Castlebarby plane, train, ferry, bus, car or car ferry

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

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  1. Fly Exeter to Dublin Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeEXT - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain
    8h 20m
    €105–287

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeBRS - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain
    9h 8m
    €90–240

  3. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
    4. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebarbus721
    18h 7m
    €194–304

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CastlebartrainIc / ...
    18h 32m
    €194–304

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Exeter to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Castlebarcar
    11h 57m
    €159–219

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)planeLHR - NOC
    3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Castlebarbus
    7h 58m
    €153–398

  7. Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeCWL - DUB
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain
    10h 56m
    €94–384

  8. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeNQY - DUB
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain
    12h 21m
    €101–402

Exeter to Castlebar by train, foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration18h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€194Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Castlebar. However, you can take the bus to Exeter International Airport, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, take the bus to Heuston Station, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Castlebar. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Castlebar via Cardiff Central, Holyhead, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Wellington Quay, and Crampton Quay in around 18h 7m.

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