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 €95 - €260 and takes 9h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Donegal is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 12m and costs €100 - €320.

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 17h 57m and costs €190 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Exeter to Donegal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 91+ 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
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1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EXT - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
8h 19m
€89–294
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 Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Donegalbus 30
17h 57m
€197–375
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Donegalcar
11h 54m
€184–488
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BRS - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
9h 16m
€99–252
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane BRS - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Donegalbus
8h 12m
€107–317
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BRS - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain
4. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
9h 49m
€114–253
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane CWL - DUB
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
11h 8m
€113–373
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bodmin Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane NQY - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
12h 24m
€97–410
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderrytrain
5. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus 64
19h 26m
€190–382

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

26Weekly Services

17h 57mAverage Duration

€197Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Exeter to Donegal.

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Distance: 599.8 km
Duration: 8h 19m

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 17h 57m.

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