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There are 12 ways to get from Madrid 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 Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeMAD - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
    6h 24m
    £39–177

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Madrid to Santandercar
    2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
    3. Drive from Plymouth to Exetercar
    25h 39m
    £130–695

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Vitoria/GasteiztrainAlv / ...
    2. Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Lillebus
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras IntltrainEil
    4. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
    26h 4m
    £175–662

  4. Fly to Exeter

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Exeter (EXT)planeMAD - EXT
    6h 49m
    £95–287

  5. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeMAD - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
    7h 36m
    £117–349

  6. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeMAD - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
    8h 23m
    £84–319

  7. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeMAD - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
    3. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain
    8h 39m
    £93–312

  8. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to London Stansted Airport (STN)planeMAD - STN
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
    8h 34m
    £122–336

  9. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Luton Airport (LTN)planeMAD - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
    8h 17m
    £112–325

  10. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to SantandertrainAlv / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
    27h 24m
    £111–704

  11. Bus, car ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Santander E.A.bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
    28h 32m
    £100–685

  12. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madrid to Parisbus
    2. Take the bus from Paris to Calaisbus700
    3. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus700 / ...
    4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus
    29h 16m
    £75–210

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£175Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Exeter, England?

Iberia, Aer Lingus, and three other airlines fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Exeter (EXT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madrid to Bampfylde Street via Paris, Calais, and London Victoria in around 29h 16m.

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