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How to get fromExeter to Irelandby plane, train, ferry, car or car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Exeter to Ireland by plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Exeter to Dublin Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeEXT - DUB
    4h 55m
    €67–238

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)planeBRS - DUB
    5h 43m
    €64–201

  3. Train, ferry via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    11h 21m
    €168–399

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Exeter to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    9h 12m
    €117–162

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Cork Airport

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cork Airport (ORK)planeBRS - ORK
    5h 41m
    €95–274

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)planeBRS - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain
    6h 43m
    €74–205

  7. Train, ferry

    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+Iferry0
    13h 27m
    €193–334

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration11h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€168Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Ireland?

Aer Lingus and Loganair fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB) once daily.

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