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

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  1. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeOPO - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
    6h 29m
    £54–237

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Paris to London Victoriabus700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Honiton Road P&Rbus501 / ...
    39h 10m
    £49–229

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Porto to Santandercar
    2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
    3. Drive from Plymouth to Exetercar
    27h 28m
    £161–740

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Porto - Pólo Universitário to Central de Camionagem de Guimarãesbus
    2. Take the bus from Guimaraes 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
    33h 13m
    £206–602

  5. Fly to Exeter

    1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Exeter (EXT)planeOPO - EXT
    8h 3m
    £134–286

  6. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeOPO - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
    3. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain
    8h 51m
    £108–352

  7. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeOPO - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
    8h 30m
    £100–302

  8. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to London Stansted Airport (STN)planeOPO - STN
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
    8h 45m
    £127–361

  9. Fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)planeOPO - CWL
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
    11h 14m
    £120–298

  10. Bus via Calais

    1. Take the bus from Porto 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
    34h 25m
    £86–240

Porto to Exeter by bus, train, and subway

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration33h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£206Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Porto, Portugal and Exeter, England?

Ryanair, KLM, and four other airlines fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Exeter (EXT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Porto to Bampfylde Street via Paris, Calais, and London Victoria in around 34h 25m.

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