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 £50 - £170 and takes 4h 16m.

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 11m 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 Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 8m.

How far is it from Exeter to Northern Ireland?

The distance between Exeter and Northern Ireland is 374 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 and bus which takes 15h 17m and costs £180 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m 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 FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the Exeter to Northern Ireland bus arrive?

Exeter to Northern Ireland bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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?

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Exeter to Northern Ireland - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Exeter to Northern Ireland by train, plane, ferry, bus, car ferry, 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 Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
4h 16m
£55–162
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 Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21 to Glengall Street785
15h 17m
£189–306
Train, car ferry via Birmingham
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
15h 32m
£93–275
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
19h 8m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
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
3h 55m
£70–203
Fly Exeter to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EXT - BHD
3h 11m
£76–247
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)SOU - BHD
6h 15m
£71–261
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
6h 5m
£77–275
Fly Exeter to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EXT - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Glengall Street
6h 6m
£72–230
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chester
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
17h 51m
£129–278
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
9h 55m
£142–323

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

26Weekly Services

15h 17mAverage Duration

£189Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Exeter to Northern Ireland.

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Distance: 371.5 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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

Aer Lingus flies from Exeter (EXT) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) twice a week.

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