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How to get fromNorthern Ireland to Exeterby plane, train, car ferry, busferry, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Exeter by plane, train, car ferry, busferry, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BFS - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4h 39m
    £71–190

  2. Car ferry, train via Birmingham

    1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    15h 36m
    £157–295

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    5. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    16h 39m
    £280–640

  4. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus bus
    18h 49m

  5. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane BHD - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain train
    6h 46m
    £93–298

  6. Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BFS - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 28m
    £136–244

  7. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane BHD - 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
    6h 18m
    £113–291

  8. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane DUB - EXT
    6h 24m
    £74–205

  9. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    16h 43m
    £180–418

  10. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    17h 57m
    £154–306

  11. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Exetercar car
    9h 59m
    £141–388

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration15h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 371.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Northern Ireland to Exeter. However, you can take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) 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 Victoria Square Victoria Street to Exeter St Davids via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Liverpool, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool Lime Street, and Birmingham New Street in around 15h 36m.

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