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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Letterkenny is to drive and car ferry which costs €160 - €490 and takes 11h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Letterkenny is to drive and car ferry which takes 11h 30m and costs €160 - €490.

How far is it from Exeter to Letterkenny?

The distance between Exeter and Letterkenny is 593 km.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Letterkenny without a car is to train and ferry and bus via Dublin which takes 17h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Exeter to Letterkenny, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Letterkenny?

There are 73+ hotels available in Letterkenny.

Exeter to Letterkenny - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Exeter to Letterkenny 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)plane EXT - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus
8h 12m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Exeter to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Letterkennycar
11h 30m
€164–482
Train, ferry, bus via Dublin
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 Parnell Square Nth to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus 932
17h 47m
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 Letterkenny Bus Stationbus 32
18h 17m
Train, car ferry
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
18h 31m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
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 Letterkenny Bus Stationbus
9h 14m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane LHR - LDY
7h 49m
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)plane BRS - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain
8h 57m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane BRS - NOC
3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to ATU Letterkennybus
8h 57m

Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

21Weekly Planes

2h 43mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Exeter to Letterkenny.

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Distance: 592.6 km
Duration: 8h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Letterkenny. 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 Letterkenny Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Letterkenny Bus Station via Cardiff Central, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Abbey Street, and Parnell Square Nth in around 17h 47m.

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