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There are 6 ways to get from Exeter to Madeira by train or plane

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Madeira Airport (FNC)planeBRS - FNC
    7h 41m
    €77–215

  2. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Madeira Airport (FNC)planeBHX - FNC
    9h 13m
    €133–363

  3. 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 Madeira Airport (FNC)planeLGW - FNC
    10h 7m
    €140–389

  4. 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 Madeira Airport (FNC)planeLTN - FNC
    9h 38m
    €159–369

  5. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Madeira Airport (FNC)planeSTN - FNC
    9h 49m
    €149–333

  6. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Madeira Airport (FNC)planeMAN - FNC
    11h 8m
    €121–368

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Madeira Airport (FNC) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Madeira, Portugal?

There is no direct connection from Exeter to Madeira. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Madeira Airport (FNC), walk to Funchal Airport, then take the line 113 bus to Santa Cruz. Alternatively, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Madeira Airport (FNC), walk to Funchal Airport, then take the line 113 bus to Santa Cruz.

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