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There are 12 ways to get from Madrid to Exeter by plane, car, car ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Exeter

    best
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAD - EXT
    7h 29m
    £78–226

  2. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAD - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 24m
    £68–185

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Madrid to Santandercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Plymouth to Exetercar car
    25h 53m
    £155–694

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Vitoria/Gasteiztrain train Alv / ...
    2. Take the bus from Vitoria 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
    26h 44m
    £268–517

  5. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAD - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    7h 30m
    £132–397

  6. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane MAD - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    7h 49m
    £184–515

  7. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane MAD - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    8h 38m
    £124–327

  8. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane MAD - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    8h 28m
    £118–259

  9. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane MAD - STN
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    8h 29m
    £127–400

  10. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane MAD - 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 16m
    £128–337

  11. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain train Alv / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    27h 45m
    £162–718

  12. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses 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 / ...
    31h 35m
    £99–304

Madrid to Exeter by train, foot, tram, bus, and subway

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration26h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£268Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 718.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Exeter, England?

Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Exeter (EXT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Bampfylde Street via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria in around 31h 35m.

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