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How to get fromIreland to Exeterby plane, ferry or train

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

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  1. Fly Dublin Airport to Exeter

    best
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane DUB - EXT
    5h 4m
    £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 35m
    £60–189

  3. Ferry, train via Crewe

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    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 20m
    £147–281

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

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great 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 2m
    £74–186

  5. 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 26m
    £81–203

  6. Fly Dublin Airport to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane DUB - CWL
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    7h 52m
    £81–300

  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 36m
    £145–292

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration12h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£147Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ireland and Exeter, England?

Aer Lingus flies from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT) once daily.

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