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

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There are 10 ways to get from Exeter to Kilmessan by plane, bus, train, ferry, taxi, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Exeter to Dublin Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EXT - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Navan Rd Stn to Kilmessanbus bus
    6h 35m
    €80–237

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, 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 Navan Rd Stn to Kilmessanbus bus
    7h 32m
    €78–225

  3. Train, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford 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 29m
    €242–368

  4. 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
    €108–459

  5. Train, ferry, bus via Fishguard

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    4. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Dublin Busárasbus bus 132
    5. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Kilmessanbus bus
    17h 1m
    €168–276

  6. 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
    8h 48m
    €128–279

  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 28m
    €124–286

  8. 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
    9h 46m
    €127–359

  9. 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

  10. Train, ferry, bus via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Pembroke Docktrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pembroke Dock to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Rosslare Europort to Tara Streettrain train Ic / ...
    5. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Kilmessanbus bus
    18h 27m
    €209–457

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

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration17h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 414.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 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 bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Airport Zone 15, take the line 16 bus to Drumcondra Stn, walk to Drumcondra, take the train to Navan Road Parkway, walk to Navan Rd Stn, then take the bus to Kilmessan. Alternatively, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Stafford, take the train to Holyhead, walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, then take the taxi to Kilmessan.

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