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

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Exeter is to bus and ferry and bus which costs £55 - £100 and takes 19h 7m.

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 - £200.

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 - Jennens Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 7m.

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 train and ferry which takes 14h 46m and costs £160 - £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 1518+ hotels available in Exeter.

Northern Ireland to Exeter - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Exeter by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, busferry, bus, or car

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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
£71–195
Bus and ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 104 / ...
19h 7m
£55–97
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain
4. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham New Streettrain
5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
14h 46m
£163–268
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry 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 52m
£142–290
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 16m
£104–289
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
£104–229
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
7h 6m
£82–284
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 44m
£151–372
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Exetercar
10h
£141–388

Northern Ireland to Exeter by train, foot, tram, and ferry

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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 train from Belfast Grand Central to Exeter St Davids via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Stafford, and Birmingham New Street in around 14h 46m.

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