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 €80 - €230 and takes 9h 1m.

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 7m 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 17h 27m and costs €210 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Exeter to Donegal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 307+ hotels available in Donegal.

Exeter to Donegal - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 10 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 to Donegal Abbey Hotel
8h 7m
€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 to Donegal Abbey Hotel
9h 1m
€80–228
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 Busaras Bus Station to Donegal Abbey Hotel30
17h 27m
€218–358
Train, ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
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 Airport Zone 12 to Donegal30
17h 55m
€224–361
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Donegal
11h 50m
€152–216
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 Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Donegal Abbey Hotel
9h 1m
€83–219
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 Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Donegal Abbey Hotel
8h 56m
€94–267
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City 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 George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)CWL - BHD
4. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderry
5. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Donegal Abbey Hotel
11h 21m
€117–367
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 to Donegal Abbey Hotel
11h 6m
€84–388
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-Londonderry0
5. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Foyle Buscentre to Donegal Abbey Hotel64
18h 43m
€129–359

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

26Weekly Services

17h 27mAverage Duration

€218Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Exeter to Donegal.

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Distance: 600 km
Duration: 8h 7m

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, then take the bus to Donegal Abbey Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Donegal Abbey Hotel via Cardiff Central, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Busáras, and Dublin Busaras Bus Station in around 17h 27m.

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