What is the cheapest way to get from Limerick to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Exeter is to bus and fly and train which costs £50 - £180 and takes 7h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Limerick to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from Limerick to Exeter is to bus and fly which takes 6h 29m and costs £70 - £240.

How far is it from Limerick to Exeter?

The distance between Limerick and Exeter is 401 miles.

How do I travel from Limerick to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from Limerick to Exeter without a car is to bus and ferry and train via Fishguard which takes 16h 58m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Limerick to Exeter?

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Limerick to Exeter, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1353+ hotels available in Exeter.

Limerick to Exeter - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Limerick to Exeter by bus, plane, train, ferry, car ferry, 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.

Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airport
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS)ORK - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
7h 2m
£69–201
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
7h 25m
£50–178
Bus, ferry, train via Fishguard
1. Take the bus from Upper Mallow Street to SETU Cork Road
2. Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Rosslare Europort370
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Fishguard Harbour0
4. Take the train from Fishguard Harbour to Cardiff Central
5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
16h 58m
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Anderson's Quay251
2. Take the car ferry from Cork Port to Port de Roscoff
3. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Plymouth
4. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
29h 2m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Limerick to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
3. Drive from Holyhead to Exeter
11h 24m
£123–183
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)DUB - EXT
6h 29m
£74–237
Fly Shannon Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)SNN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
7h 8m
£115–334
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)DUB - CWL
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
9h 30m
£63–319
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)DUB - NQY
3. Take the train from St Austell to Exeter St Davids
10h 27m
£71–357
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Bus Station to Waterford Bus Station55
2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Station to Rosslare Europort40 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Pembroke Dock
4. Take the train from Pembroke Dock to Cardiff Central
5. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
17h 47m
£117–215

Cork Airport (ORK) to Bristol Airport (BRS) flights

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Distance: 398.8 mi
Duration: 7h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Exeter. However, you can take the bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), walk to Public Transport Interchange, take the bus to Temple Meads Stn, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, then take the train to Exeter St Davids. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Upper Mallow Street to Exeter St Davids via SETU Cork Road, Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, and Cardiff Central in around 16h 58m.

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