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How to get fromIreland to Exeterby plane, ferry, train or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Ireland to Exeter by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Dublin Airport to Exeter

    best
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane DUB - EXT
    4h 45m
    £64–235

  2. Fly Dublin Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane DUB - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5h 40m
    £36–166

  3. Ferry, train via Crewe

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    12h 22m
    £89–311

  4. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bampfylde Streetbus bus Cp5
    14h 55m
    £129–220

  5. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BFS - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 7m
    £48–159

  6. Fly Cork Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ORK - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5h 32m
    £55–190

  7. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    14h 27m
    £167–272

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

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration12h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ireland and Exeter, England?

Aer Lingus and Loganair fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT) once daily.

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