What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Northern Ireland?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Northern Ireland is to train and fly which costs £70 - £170 and takes 4h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Northern Ireland?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Northern Ireland is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs £70 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Northern Ireland?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Northern Ireland. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Lordswood Road, Newhall Street and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 30m.

How far is it from Exeter to Northern Ireland?

The distance between Exeter and Northern Ireland is 298 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter to Northern Ireland without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to Northern Ireland without a car is to train and car ferry via Birmingham which takes 15h 32m and costs £130 - £270.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Northern Ireland?

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Exeter to Northern Ireland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Northern Ireland bus from?

Exeter to Northern Ireland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the Exeter to Northern Ireland bus arrive?

Exeter to Northern Ireland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Road station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Exeter to Northern Ireland?

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Where can I stay near Northern Ireland?

There are 1298+ hotels available in Northern Ireland.

Exeter to Northern Ireland - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Exeter to Northern Ireland by plane, train, 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.

Fly Exeter to George Best Belfast City Airport
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1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EXT - BHD
3h 13m
£71–307
Train, car ferry via Birmingham
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
15h 32m
£139–265
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 Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
16h 4m
£170–413
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Lordswood Roadbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
18h 30m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
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
4h 29m
£74–169
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane SOU - BHD
6h 15m
£90–271
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
17h 55m
£140–287
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
10h 1m
£140–388

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

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15h 32mAverage Duration

£139Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Exeter to Northern Ireland.

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Distance: 296.6 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

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

Aer Lingus and Loganair fly from Exeter (EXT) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) 6 times a week.

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