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How to get fromExeter to Portugalby train, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 11 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

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    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane plane BRS - OPO
    6h 18m
    €104–243

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Exeter to Plymouthcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Santander to Lisboncar car
    29h 5m
    €243–919

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Lisbon - Orientebus bus
    33h 59m
    €350–647

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

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane BRS - LIS
    6h 35m
    €114–276

  5. Fly Exeter to Lisbon-Portela Airport

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane EXT - LIS
    8h 7m
    €145–320

  6. Fly Exeter to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane plane EXT - OPO
    7h 45m
    €135–237

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

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane LHR - LIS
    7h 50m
    €191–531

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

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane plane LGW - OPO
    8h 35m
    €156–394

  9. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Portobus bus
    4. Take the train from Porto Campanha to Lisboa - Santa Apoloniatrain train Ic / ...
    38h 19m
    €223–932

  10. Bus via Lille

    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 504 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Lisbon - Orientebus bus
    41h 15m
    €232–441

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 504 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Riosbus bus
    42h 13m
    €120–437

Exeter to Portugal by train, subway, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration33h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€350Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,364.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Portugal?

Aer Lingus, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Exeter (EXT) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to R. Palma via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Lille, Lille - Europe Train Station, Lisbon - Oriente, and Estação Oriente in around 41h 15m.

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