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 £65 - £180 and takes 4h 32m.

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 36m and costs £100 - £270.

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 Exeter via Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 27m.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Exeter?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Exeter is 297 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 bus and train which takes 15h 26m and costs £130 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m 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 992+ hotels available in Exeter.

Northern Ireland to Exeter - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Exeter by plane, car ferry, bus, train, busferry, 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 George Best Belfast City Airport to Exeter
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Exeter (EXT)plane BHD - EXT
3h 36m
£104–266
Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
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 32m
£66–175
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the bus from Birkenhead Bus Station to Hood streetbus 437 / ...
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
15h 26m
£139–290
Car ferry, train
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
£260–630
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 Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus
19h 27m
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 48m
£93–318
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 22m
£119–239
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
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 36m
£158–311
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 41m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Exetercar
10h 7m
£117–212

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

14Weekly Services

15h 26mAverage Duration

£139Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Northern Ireland to Exeter.

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Distance: 295.5 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

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

Aer Lingus and Loganair fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Exeter (EXT) once daily.

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