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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Letterkenny is to train and fly and bus which costs €95 - €240 and takes 9h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Letterkenny is to train and fly which takes 8h 3m and costs €200 - €500.

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 45m and costs €190 - €370.

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 190+ hotels available in Letterkenny.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Exeter to Letterkenny 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
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1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EXT - DUB
2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Busbus
8h 12m
€82–264
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 Busbus 932
17h 45m
€196–361
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 Busbus 32
18h 15m
€199–371
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Letterkennycar
11h 30m
€180–483
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 Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Busbus
9h 9m
€98–233
Fly Exeter to Donegal Airport, bus
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Donegal Airport (CFN)plane EXT - CFN
2. Take the bus from Croithlí to Letterkenny Busbus
9h 43m
€127–579
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
8h 3m
€206–492
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 59m
€111–239
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane CWL - DUB
4. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Busbus
10h 54m
€113–354

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

26Weekly Services

17h 45mAverage Duration

€196Cheapest Price

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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 Airport Zone 12, then take the bus to Letterkenny Bus. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Letterkenny Bus via Cardiff Central, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Abbey St., and Parnell Square Nth in around 17h 45m.

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