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How to get fromExeter to Kilmessanby train, ferry, taxi, car, car ferry, plane, or bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Exeter to Kilmessan by train, ferry, taxi, car, car ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    5. Take the taxi from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Kilmessantaxi taxi
    11h 35m
    €240–377

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, line 105 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BRS - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Ashbourne to MSD Dunboynebus bus
    4. Take the bus from MSD Dunboyne to Kilmessanbus bus
    7h 50m
    €96–248

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Exeter to Liverpoolcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Dublin Terminal 1carferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kilmessancar car
    11h 55m
    €108–461

  4. Train, ferry, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Kilmessanbus bus
    13h 19m
    €191–298

  5. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Kilmessanbus bus
    15h 17m
    €191–323

  6. Fly Exeter to Dublin Airport, line 105 bus, bus

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EXT - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Ashbourne to MSD Dunboynebus bus
    3. Take the bus from MSD Dunboyne to Kilmessanbus bus
    6h 57m
    €97–260

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane BRS - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    9h 48m
    €120–276

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane BHX - DUB
    9h 10m
    €144–302

  9. Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, line 105 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barrytrain train
    4. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane CWL - DUB
    5. Take the bus from Ashbourne to MSD Dunboynebus bus
    6. Take the bus from MSD Dunboyne to Kilmessanbus bus
    9h 36m
    €120–359

  10. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane SOU - DUB
    10h 8m
    €144–382

  11. Train, train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, line 105 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Partrain train
    2. Take the train from Par to Newquaytrain train
    3. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane NQY - DUB
    4. Take the bus from Ashbourne to MSD Dunboynebus bus
    5. Take the bus from MSD Dunboyne to Kilmessanbus bus
    11h 31m
    €121–355

Exeter to Kilmessan by train, ferry, foot, tram, and bus

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration13h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€191Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 665.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Kilmessan. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Crewe, take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, then take the taxi to Kilmessan. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Exeter to Kilmessan via Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 11h 55m.

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