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How to get fromBilbao to Exeterby plane, train, car, car ferry, bus, or car train

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There are 8 ways to get from Bilbao to Exeter by plane, train, car, car ferry, bus, or car train

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  1. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BIO - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 4m
    £89–195

  2. Fly to Exeter

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane BIO - EXT
    7h 54m
    £69–226

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Santandercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Plymouth to Exetercar car
    22h 19m
    £115–637

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain train E1
    2. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    23h 21m
    £217–436

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Exetercar car
    16h 16m
    £328–427

  6. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BIO - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    7h 25m
    £118–367

  7. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BIO - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    8h 18m
    £112–287

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Parisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
    27h 35m
    £114–222

Bilbao to Exeter by train, foot, bus, and subway

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration23h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£217Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 654 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Exeter, England?

KLM, Volotea, and two other airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Exeter (EXT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bilbao to Bampfylde Street via Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and London Victoria in around 27h 35m.

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