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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Donegal is to train and fly and bus which costs €75 - €230 and takes 9h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Donegal is to fly and bus which takes 8h 17m and costs €90 - €300.

How far is it from Exeter to Donegal?

The distance between Exeter and Donegal is 600 km.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Donegal without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 18h 1m and costs €200 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Exeter to Donegal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 301+ hotels available in Donegal.

Exeter to Donegal - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Exeter to Donegal by plane, bus, train, ferry, car, or car 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 Exeter to Dublin Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EXT - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegal
8h 17m
€94–294
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BRS - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegal
9h 11m
€78–228
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 Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Donegal30
18h 1m
€203–358
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Donegal
12h
€190–282
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
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 train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderry
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
9h 44m
€79–209
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
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
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderry
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal
9h 38m
€81–267
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
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 Dublin Airport (DUB)CWL - DUB
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegal
11h 4m
€80–370
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to St Austell
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)NQY - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegal
12h 29m
€82–448
Train, car ferry, bus
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
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderry
5. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegal64
19h 25m
€125–338

Exeter to Donegal by train, ferry, foot, tram, and bus

26Weekly Services

18h 1mAverage Duration

€203Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Exeter to Donegal.

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Distance: 599.8 km
Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Donegal, Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Donegal. However, you can take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 12, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Donegal via Cardiff Central, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Busáras, and Dublin Busáras in around 18h 1m.

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