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 €70 - €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 19m and costs €85 - €310.

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 and costs €200 - €360.

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 311+ 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)plane EXT - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
8h 19m
€89–304
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
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 11m
€73–228
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
18h
€203–359
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Donegalcar
12h 5m
€191–279
Fly Exeter to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EXT - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Donegalbus
8h 56m
€132–343
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 44m
€75–209
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 6m
€80–451
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
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)plane CWL - DUB
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus
11h 11m
€74–323
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
€118–334

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

26Weekly Services

18hAverage 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 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 18h.

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