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

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

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  1. Bus, train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus bus
    2. Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    13h 44m
    £333–567

  2. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    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 23m
    £84–185

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Lillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    21h 11m
    £230–389

  4. Drive, car ferry

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

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Exetercar car
    16h 17m
    £330–430

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Parisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
    26h 4m
    £106–188

  7. Fly to Exeter

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane BIO - EXT
    9h 2m
    £144–245

  8. 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 51m
    £118–347

  9. 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 37m
    £104–272

  10. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane BIO - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    8h 28m
    £114–254

  11. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane BIO - CWL
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    10h 44m
    £109–349

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

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration13h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£333Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,012.9 mi
  • Duration: 13h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Bilbao to Bampfylde Street via Paris, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 26h 4m. Alternatively, KLM, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Exeter (EXT) twice daily.

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