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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Dundalk is to train and fly and bus which costs €60 - €210 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Dundalk is to fly and bus which takes 5h 21m and costs €70 - €260.

How far is it from Exeter to Dundalk?

The distance between Exeter and Dundalk is 444 km.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Dundalk without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 14h 33m and costs €200 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Exeter to Dundalk, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dundalk?

There are 241+ hotels available in Dundalk.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Exeter to Dundalk by plane, bus, train, ferry, car ferry, or car

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 13 to Stapleton Place
5h 21m
€72–258
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 13 to Stapleton Place
6h 15m
€63–202
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 3Arena to Stapleton Place
14h 33m
€205–338
Train, car ferry via Birmingham
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 Great Victoria Street to Dundalk
17h 19m
€138–354
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 Dundalk
9h 54m
€131–182
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
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 Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
6h 21m
€76–202
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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 Great Victoria Street to Dundalk
6h 12m
€91–250
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)BHX - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to Stapleton Place
7h 41m
€89–300
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 13 to Stapleton Place
8h 5m
€67–356
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
3. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to DundalkIc / ...
15h 25m
€181–286

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

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14h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 443.9 km
Duration: 5h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Dundalk. However, you can take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 13, then take the bus to Stapleton Place. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Stapleton Place via Cardiff Central, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and 3Arena in around 14h 33m.

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