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How to get fromFaro to Exeterby plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Faro to Exeter by plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Faro Airport (FAO) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane FAO - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 51m
    £62–209

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Faro to Santandercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Plymouth to Exetercar car
    31h 13m
    £235–810

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Faro to Lisboa Orientetrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Lisbon - Oriente to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    38h 4m
    £284–517

  4. Fly to Exeter

    1. Fly from Faro Airport (FAO) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane FAO - EXT
    5h 34m
    £103–239

  5. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Faro Airport (FAO) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane FAO - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    8h 5m
    £157–401

  6. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Faro Airport (FAO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane FAO - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    9h 14m
    £106–286

  7. Fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Fly from Faro Airport (FAO) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane FAO - NQY
    2. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    9h 43m
    £77–232

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Faro to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Riosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Paris, Quai de Bercybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
    41h 49m
    £101–318

  9. Bus via Paris

    1. Take the bus from Faro to Lisbonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Paris - Porte Dauphinebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus bus 700
    4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
    45h 12m
    £174–232

Faro to Exeter by train, bus, and subway

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration38h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£284Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,114.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

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

Ryanair flies from Faro Airport (FAO) to Exeter (EXT) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Faro to Bampfylde Street via Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios, Paris, Quai de Bercy, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 41h 49m.

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