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 £50 - £190 and takes 7h 12m.

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 16m and costs £65 - £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, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Exeter?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Exeter is 375 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 via Birmingham which takes 15h 35m and costs £95 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m 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 1358+ 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, bus, ferry, busferry, 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)BFS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
4h 49m
£42–167
Car ferry, train via Birmingham
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
15h 35m
£99–270
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21785
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Cardiff Central
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
16h 11m
£166–276
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street
18h 5m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)BHD - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
4h 9m
£54–207
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Exeter
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Exeter (EXT)BHD - EXT
3h 16m
£69–256
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
6h 33m
£87–279
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)BHD - CWL
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
6h 27m
£73–315
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connolly
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bristol Airport (BRS)DUB - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
7h 12m
£55–184
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay
4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Street
5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
16h 34m
£134–560
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
2. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Central
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
17h 57m
£129–275
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Exeter
10h 3m
£141–332

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

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15h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 372.4 mi
Duration: 4h 49m

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

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

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