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There are 10 ways to get from Exeter to Portugal by train, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)planeBRS - OPO
    6h 12m
    €83–271

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoriabus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus700
    3. Take the bus from Paris to Lisbonbus
    37h 49m
    €79–327

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Exeter to Plymouthcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry
    3. Drive from Santander to Lisboncar
    29h 6m
    €218–908

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropetrainEil
    3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Lisbon - Orientebus
    34h
    €162–609

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)planeBRS - LIS
    6h 30m
    €93–262

  6. Fly Exeter to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)planeEXT - OPO
    12h 24m
    €156–328

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)planeLHR - LIS
    7h 47m
    €158–462

  8. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport

    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 Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)planeLGW - OPO
    8h 38m
    €124–435

  9. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport

    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 Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)planeLGW - LIS
    8h 46m
    €119–486

  10. Bus via Paris

    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus501 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Orientebus
    41h 34m

Exeter to Portugal by bus

Calendar59Weekly Buses
Duration37h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket€79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Portugal?

Ryanair, Loganair, and easyJet fly from Exeter (EXT) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to R. Palma via London Victoria, Paris, Lisbon, and Estação Oriente in around 37h 49m.

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