What is the cheapest way to get from Lisbon to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from Lisbon to Exeter is to bus which costs £65 - £210 and takes 39h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lisbon to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from Lisbon to Exeter is to fly and train which takes 6h 26m and costs £45 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Lisbon and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Lisbon to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 50m.

How far is it from Lisbon to Exeter?

The distance between Lisbon and Exeter is 1017 miles.

How do I travel from Lisbon to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from Lisbon to Exeter without a car is to bus and train which takes 34h and costs £130 - £410.

How long does it take to get from Lisbon to Exeter?

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Lisbon to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lisbon to Exeter bus from?

Lisbon to Exeter bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios station.

Bus or fly from Lisbon to Exeter?

The best way to get from Lisbon to Exeter is to fly which takes 8h 29m and costs £80 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £210 and takes 39h 50m.

Where does the Lisbon to Exeter bus arrive?

Lisbon to Exeter bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lisbon to Exeter?

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1424+ hotels available in Exeter.

Lisbon to Exeter - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Bristol Airport, train
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1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LIS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 26m
£49–211
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lisbon to Santandercar
2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
3. Drive from Plymouth to Exetercar
29h 6m
£187–777
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lisbon - Oriente to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
34h
£136–405
Fly to Exeter
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Exeter (EXT)plane LIS - EXT
8h 29m
£84–270
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LIS - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 50m
£132–344
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LIS - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain
8h 49m
£108–326
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LIS - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
8h 31m
£112–323
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LIS - STN
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
8h 44m
£127–371
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Paris, Quai de Bercybus
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
39h 50m
£68–209
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
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
40h 54m

Lisbon to Exeter by bus, train, and subway

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34hAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,010.8 mi
Duration: 6h 26m

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

Ryanair, TAP Portugal, and two 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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