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 £45 - £150 and takes 4h 15m.

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 £75 - £250.

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 Rd, Newhall St and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 10m.

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 ferry which takes 15h 33m and costs £160 - £310.

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 Rd station.

Where can I stay near Northern Ireland?

There are 1235+ hotels available in Northern Ireland.

Exeter to Northern Ireland - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Exeter to Northern Ireland by plane, train, ferry, car 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
best
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EXT - BHD
3h 13m
£76–247
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BRS - BHD
3h 55m
£47–193
Train, ferry
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 train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
15h 33m
£162–302
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
15h 59m
£84–257
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Lordswood Rdbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
19h 10m
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 15m
£49–147
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BHX - BHD
5h 30m
£71–315
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
4. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
5. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larneferry
16h 5m
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 Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 11bus X1
16h 5m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
9h 59m
£142–207

Exeter to Northern Ireland by train, ferry, foot, and tram

26Weekly Services

15h 33mAverage Duration

£162Cheapest 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) once daily.

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