What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Athens is to train and fly which costs €70 - €310 and takes 8h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Athens is to train and fly which takes 8h 1m and costs €70 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Athens. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Athens via London Victoria and Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

How far is it from Exeter to Athens?

The distance between Exeter and Athens is 2618 km.

How do I travel from Exeter to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to Athens without a car is to train and bus via Bucharest which takes 42h 5m and costs €130 - €300.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Athens?

It takes approximately 9h 9m to get from Exeter to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Athens bus from?

Exeter to Athens bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Bus or fly from Exeter to Athens?

The best way to get from Exeter to Athens is to fly which takes 9h 9m and costs €240 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €310 and takes 2 days 12h.

Where does the Exeter to Athens bus arrive?

Exeter to Athens bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Exeter and Athens?

Athens is 2h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 5:33 PM in Exeter and 7:33 PM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12256+ hotels available in Athens.

Exeter to Athens - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Exeter
best
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane EXT - ATH
9h 9m
€242–443
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BRS - ATH
8h 1m
€71–307
Train, bus via Bucharest
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessalonikibus
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
42h 5m
€133–299
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Athenscar
32h 38m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LHR - ATH
9h 4m
€165–408
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LGW - ATH
10h 7m
€131–423
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane CWL - ATH
12h 21m
€134–472
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane LTN - ATH
9h 42m
€150–405
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the bus from Bounds Green Road London to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athensbus
46h 59m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athensbus
2d 12h
€131–308
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Athenscar
33h 47m
€604–944

Exeter to Athens by bus

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2d 12hAverage Duration

€131Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Exeter to Athens.

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Distance: 2,617.9 km
Duration: 9h 9m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Athens, Greece?

KLM flies from Exeter (EXT) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Athens via London Victoria and Praha, ÚAN Florenc in around 2d 12h.

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