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There are 12 ways to get from Bologna to Exeter by plane, train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Exeter

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    1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane BLQ - EXT
    7h 31m
    £86–347

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Torino Porta Susatrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus bus 700
    4. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    22h 28m
    £223–510

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain train
    30h 23m
    £159–332

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Bologna to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Exetercar car
    17h 47m

  5. Drive to Pisa International Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Drive from Bologna to Pisa International Airport (PSA)car car
    2. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane PSA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 22m
    £117–307

  6. Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BLQ - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    7h 25m
    £152–406

  7. Train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain train
    2. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane VRN - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    7h 25m
    £115–308

  8. Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain train
    2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane VCE - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    8h 13m
    £88–286

  9. Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane BLQ - 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 10m
    £139–560

  10. Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane BLQ - STN
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    8h 14m
    £132–342

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bologna - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Honiton Road P&Rbus bus 501 / ...
    31h 30m
    £130–265

  12. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bologna to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Exetercar car
    18h 50m
    £221–362

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

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration22h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£223Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Exeter, England?

KLM, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Exeter (EXT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bologna - Bus Station to Paris Street via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, London Victoria, and Honiton Road P&R in around 31h 30m.

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