What is the cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Exeter is to fly and train which costs £35 - £150 and takes 4h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Exeter is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs £100 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Northern Ireland and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Northern Ireland to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Victoria Square Victoria Street and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 23m.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Exeter?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Exeter is 374 miles.

How do I travel from Northern Ireland to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Exeter without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 15h 28m and costs £80 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Northern Ireland to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northern Ireland to Exeter bus from?

Northern Ireland to Exeter bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Northern Ireland to Exeter bus arrive?

Northern Ireland to Exeter bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1428+ hotels available in Exeter.

Northern Ireland to Exeter - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Exeter by plane, train, car ferry, busferry, bus, 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.

Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
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1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
4h 35m
£39–147
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
15h 28m
£81–256
Car ferry, train via Glasgow
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain
5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
16h 29m
£120–600
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Bristol Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 106 / ...
19h 23m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BHD - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
4h 5m
£39–177
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Exeter
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Exeter (EXT)plane BHD - EXT
3h 18m
£104–256
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 24m
£58–243
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BHD - CWL
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 9m
£75–248
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)plane DUB - EXT
6h 28m
£70–238
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
16h 42m
Car ferry, train #2
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
17h 51m
£127–256
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Exetercar
10h 7m
£145–202

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

14Weekly Services

15h 28mAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Northern Ireland to Exeter.

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Distance: 371.5 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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

Aer Lingus flies from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Exeter (EXT) 3 times a week.

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