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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Kilkeel is to drive and car ferry which costs £120 - £180 and takes 10h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Kilkeel is to drive and car ferry which takes 10h 35m and costs £120 - £180.

How far is it from Exeter to Kilkeel?

The distance between Exeter and Kilkeel is 473 miles.

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

It takes approximately 12h 31m to get from Exeter to Kilkeel, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kilkeel?

There are 345+ hotels available in Kilkeel.

Exeter to Kilkeel - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, car, car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Exeter to Kilkeel by train, ferry, car, car ferry, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry, drive via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Holyhead
4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
5. Drive from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Kilkeel
12h 31m
£150–345
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Exeter to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilkeel
10h 35m
£126–175
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, 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 bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 14 to Newcastle Bus Station
7h 46m
Train, ferry, drive
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 to Dublin Ferryport B+I
4. Drive from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Kilkeel
14h 29m
£164–275
Fly Exeter to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EXT - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Station
7h 15m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
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 T1 to Newry Bus Station
8h 3m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BHX - BHD
3. Take the bus from Adelaide Street to Newcastle Bus Station
8h 44m
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 bus from Adelaide Street to Newcastle Bus Station
9h 30m

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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1h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 470.5 mi
Duration: 12h 31m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Kilkeel, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Kilkeel. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Crewe, take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, then drive to Kilkeel. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Exeter to Kilkeel via Holyhead and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 10h 35m.

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