How to travel from Belfast to Exeter, United Kingdom
The distance between Belfast and Exeter is around 477km (296 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2hrs.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Belfast to Exeter by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Exeter → Belfast if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Exeter (EXT).
- Duration2hrs
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost£275($325)
Aer Lingus
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Exeter Sidwell St.
- Duration15h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£48($57)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Exeter St Davids.
- Duration11h 25m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£165($200)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Exeter.
- Duration10h 10m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£84($100)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfast and Exeter
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Belfast to Exeter by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £48 ($57) and will take around 15h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £275 ($325).
The distance between Belfast and Exeter is around 477km (296 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 460km (286 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Belfast and Exeter by plane.
The quickest way to get from Belfast to Exeter is to fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £275 ($325).
The cheapest way to travel between Belfast and Exeter is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £48 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Belfast and Exeter. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Exeter (EXT). instead which will take 2hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Belfast and Exeter. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Exeter (EXT). instead which will take 2hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Belfast and Exeter. Flights depart from Belfast City (BHD) and arrive at Exeter (EXT). The flight takes around 1h 30m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Belfast and Exeter with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 30m.
Aer Lingus fly between Belfast and Exeter. Flights depart from Belfast City (BHD) and and arrive into Exeter (EXT). These flights usually take around 1h 30m.
The flight from Belfast to Exeter typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Belfast City (BHD) and and arrive into Exeter (EXT).
The closest major airport to Exeter is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Exeter. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Belfast to Exeter. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Exeter (EXT). instead which will take 2hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfast to Exeter is to fly which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £275 ($325).
Compare travel optionsbetween Belfast and Exeter
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 2hrs | £275($325) | hourly | 477km (296 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3hrs | £150($175) | hourly | 598km (372 miles) |
| Fly to Southampton (SOU), train | 4h 30m | £190($225) | hourly | 699km (434 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 4h 35m | £220($260) | every 2 hours | 694km (431 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 15h 40m | £48($57) | once daily | 1,121km (697 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 11h 25m | £165($200) | 3 times a week | 645km (400 miles) |
| Ferry to Cairnryan, train | 11h 55m | £260($310) | 6 times a week | 987km (613 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 13h 30m | £190($225) | 4 times a day | 854km (531 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 14hrs | £195($235) | 4 times a day | 848km (527 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 10h 10m | £84($100) | every 4 hours | 810km (504 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Belfast and Exeter
Train operators
South Western Railway
First ScotRail Service
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
Loganair
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Exeter
The following major airports near Exeter offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Exeter Airport (EXT)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Exeter
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 76km (47 miles) from Exeter
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 93km (58 miles) from Exeter