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

The cheapest way to get from Londonderry to Exeter is to train and fly which costs £45 - £170 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Londonderry to Exeter is to train and fly which takes 5h 49m and costs £90 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Londonderry and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Londonderry station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Derry Londonderry Bus Station and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 2m.

How far is it from Londonderry to Exeter?

The distance between Londonderry and Exeter is 391 miles.

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

The best way to get from Londonderry to Exeter without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 17h 42m and costs £120 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Londonderry to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Londonderry to Exeter bus from?

Londonderry to Exeter bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Derry Londonderry Bus Station.

Where does the Londonderry to Exeter bus arrive?

Londonderry to Exeter bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Nelson Street Bus Lane station.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1336+ hotels available in Exeter.

Londonderry to Exeter - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Londonderry to Exeter by train, plane, car ferry, bus, 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 George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Exeter
best
1. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Lanyon Place
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Exeter (EXT)BHD - EXT
5h 49m
£90–268
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Antrim
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BFS - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
6h 30m
£47–161
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Yorkgate
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Street
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
17h 42m
£121–304
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Bus Station to Dublin Busaras Bus StationX4 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
18h 31m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Bus Station to Nelson Street Bus Lane212
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
21h 2m
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Lanyon Place
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BHD - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
6h 34m
£50–209
Fly City Of Derry Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)LDY - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
5h 49m
£164–357
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Bus Station to Dublin Airport T2
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)DUB - EXT
8h 6m
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Antrim
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BFS - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
8h 14m
£79–268
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Lanyon Place
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)BHD - CWL
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
8h 38m
£87–290
Bus, ferry, train via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Derry Foyleside to The Gresham Hotel
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
18h 53m
£194–307
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Londonderry to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Exeter
11h 9m
£157–235

Londonderry to Exeter by train, bus, car ferry, and taxi

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17h 42mAverage Duration

£121Cheapest Price

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Distance: 388.5 mi
Duration: 5h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Londonderry to Exeter. However, you can take the train to Lanyon Place, walk to Station Street, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Exeter (EXT), walk to Exeter International Airport, then take the bus to The Pyramids. Alternatively, you can take a train from Derry-Londonderry to Exeter St Davids via Yorkgate, Nelson Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Liverpool, Liverpool Lime Street, and Birmingham New Street in around 17h 42m.

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