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 £65 - £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 train and fly which takes 4h 4m and costs £70 - £200.

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 Bristol Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 35m.

How far is it from Exeter to Northern Ireland?

The distance between Exeter and Northern Ireland is 373 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 35m and costs £160 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m 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 Bus 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 1253+ 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 train, plane, 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.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
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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
£68–167
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 35m
£163–303
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
£140–270
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
19h 35m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
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
4h 4m
£74–198
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 16m
£95–318
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
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 George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane CWL - BHD
6h 24m
£114–277
Fly Exeter to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EXT - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Portadowntrain
6h 29m
£70–241
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 Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Europa Bus Centrebus
15h 55m
£163–310
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
9h 59m
£118–202

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

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15h 35mAverage Duration

£163Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Exeter to Northern Ireland.

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Distance: 371.1 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Northern Ireland. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, then take the bus to Ulster University Belfast. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Belfast Great Central via Cardiff Central, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 15h 35m.

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