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

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There are 11 ways to get from Lisbon 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 Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LIS - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 25m
    £79–234

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Lisbon to Santandercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Plymouth to Exetercar car
    29h 6m
    £214–780

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lisbon - Oriente to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    33h 37m
    £223–499

  4. Fly to Exeter

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LIS - EXT
    8h 42m
    £89–300

  5. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LIS - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    7h 49m
    £152–391

  6. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane LIS - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    8h 31m
    £134–313

  7. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LIS - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    8h 47m
    £134–371

  8. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane LIS - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    8h 19m
    £144–355

  9. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane LIS - STN
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    8h 43m
    £148–437

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Paris, Quai de Bercybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
    39h 50m
    £86–371

  11. Bus via Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente

    1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
    40h 54m

Lisbon to Exeter by bus, train, and subway

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration33h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£223Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Lisbon, Portugal and Exeter, England?

Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and five other airlines fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Exeter (EXT) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Bampfylde Street via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria in around 39h 50m.

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