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

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Exeter is to train and fly which costs £60 - £200 and takes 6h 26m.

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 and train which takes 4h 40m and costs £70 - £170.

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, Newhall Street and Lordswood Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 15m.

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 35m and costs £130 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m 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 1539+ hotels available in Exeter.

Northern Ireland to Exeter - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 11 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
best
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 40m
£71–170
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Exeter
cheapest
1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Exeter (EXT)plane DUB - EXT
6h 26m
£64–199
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 35m
£137–267
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 38m
£270–625
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 Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Lordswood Road to Bampfylde Streetbus 106 / ...
18h 15m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane BHD - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisburytrain
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain
6h 47m
£93–274
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 28m
£121–234
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 18m
£103–311
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 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 43m
£170–417
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 57m
£141–289
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Exetercar
9h 59m
£141–398

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

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15h 35mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Northern Ireland to Exeter.

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Distance: 371.6 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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 35m.

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