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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Londonderry is to train and fly which costs £65 - £190 and takes 6h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Londonderry is to fly and train which takes 5h 58m and costs £90 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Londonderry?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Londonderry station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Derry Londonderry Bus Station via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Glasgow Buchanan and Belfast, Europa Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 18m.

How far is it from Exeter to Londonderry?

The distance between Exeter and Londonderry is 432 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Londonderry without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 17h 18m and costs £120 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Exeter to Londonderry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Londonderry bus from?

Exeter to Londonderry bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the Exeter to Londonderry bus arrive?

Exeter to Londonderry bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Londonderry?

There are 332+ hotels available in Londonderry.

Exeter to Londonderry - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Exeter to Londonderry by train, plane, car ferry, ferry, bus, busferry, 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.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
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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 Antrim to Derry-Londonderry
6h 42m
£66–187
Train, car ferry
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 Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderry0
17h 18m
£127–326
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 to Dublin Ferryport B+I
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Derry Londonderry Bus StationX4 / ...
18h 13m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
5. Take the bus from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Derry Londonderry Bus Station212
21h 18m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)LHR - LDY
6h 21m
£167–404
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 Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderry
6h 36m
£85–225
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 North West Transport Hub
8h 17m
Fly Exeter to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EXT - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderry
5h 58m
£91–279
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
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 train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderry
8h 54m
£93–307
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 North West Transport Hub
9h 5m
Train, ferry, bus via Derry Foyleside
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. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Derry Foyleside
18h 38m
£170–299
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 Londonderry
11h 55m
£140–195

Exeter to Londonderry by train, taxi, car ferry, and bus

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17h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 429.9 mi
Duration: 6h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Londonderry. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Antrim Depot, walk to Antrim, then take the train to Derry-Londonderry. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Derry-Londonderry via Birmingham New Street, Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool, Port Of Belfast, Stena Line terminus, Nelson Street Bus Lane, and Yorkgate in around 17h 18m.

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