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How to get fromExeter to Bilboaby plane, bus, train or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Bilboa by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Exeter, bus

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    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EXT - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Carlow Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 43m
    €81–283

  2. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swanseatrain train
    3. Take the train from Swansea to Fishguard Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Fishguard Harbour to Rosslare Harbourferry ferry 0
    5. Take the bus from Rosslare Europort to Bunclodybus bus 132
    13h 18m
    €184–328

  3. Train, ferry, bus via Holyhead

    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 North Wall Quay to Carlow Bus Stationbus bus 736
    17h 4m
    €180–346

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, bus

    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 Red Cow Luas to Carlow Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 37m
    €83–224

  5. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly, bus

    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
    4. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Carlow Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 53m
    €137–360

Exeter (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Bilboa, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Bilboa. However, you can take the bus to Westcott Road, walk to Exeter (EXT) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 16, take the line 726 bus to Red Cow Luas, take the bus to Carlow Bus Station, walk to Carlow Fairgreen, then take the line 487 bus to Bilboa. Alternatively, you can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Bilboa via Bristol Parkway, Swansea, Fishguard Harbour, Fishguard Harbour, Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Europort, and Bunclody in around 13h 18m.

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