How to travel from Giant’s Causeway to Exeter, United Kingdom
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Exeter is around 597km (371 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Giant’s Causeway to Exeter by car, ferry, train, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Exeter → Giant’s Causeway if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Antrim, plane
Take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Exeter St Davids.
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£160($190)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Exeter.
- Duration11h 10m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£95($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giant’s Causeway and Exeter
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Giant’s Causeway to Exeter by car, ferry, train, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £95 ($110) and will take around 11h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £160 ($190).
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Exeter is around 597km (371 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 540km (336 miles)
It takes around 11h 10m to get from Giant’s Causeway and Exeter by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Exeter is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £160 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Giant’s Causeway and Exeter is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £95 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Exeter. We recommend that you take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Exeter St Davids. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Exeter. We recommend that you take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Exeter St Davids. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Giant’s Causeway to Exeter. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Exeter (EXT). instead which will take 4h 30m.
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 Giant’s Causeway to Exeter. We recommend that you drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Exeter. instead which will take 11h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Exeter is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 10m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Giant’s Causeway and Exeter
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Antrim, plane + 5 similar | 4h 20m | £160($190) | every 3 hours | 662km (411 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 30m | £295($350) | every 2 hours | 597km (371 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 5h 55m | £230($275) | every 3 hours | 758km (471 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane | 6h 55m | £210($250) | every 2 hours | 819km (509 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Great Victoria Street, bus and plane | 6h 10m | £175($210) | every 2 hours | 646km (402 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 6h 40m | £125($145) | every 2 hours | 744km (462 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 10m | £95($110) | every 4 hours | 899km (559 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Giant’s Causeway and Exeter
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
Loganair
Train operators
South Western Railway
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Bus companies
Aircoach
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