Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Exeter

See all options

There are 12 ways to get from Portugal 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.

  1. Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport 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
    £54–227

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Lisbon to Santandercar
    2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry
    3. Drive from Plymouth to Exetercar
    28h 52m
    £191–783

  3. 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 IntltrainEil
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
    35h 5m
    £128–555

  4. Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Exeter

    1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Exeter (EXT)planeOPO - EXT
    7h 38m
    £134–326

  5. Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)planeLIS - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
    6h 46m
    £65–224

  6. Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeLIS - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
    8h 4m
    £138–406

  7. Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport 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
    £108–332

  8. Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport 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
    £99–289

  9. Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)planeLIS - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
    3. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain
    9h 2m
    £104–399

  10. Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport 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
    £127–351

  11. Bus via Calais

    1. Take the bus from Lisbon 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
    36h 14m
    £81–243

  12. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Paris, Quai de Bercybus
    2. Take the bus from Paris to London Victoriabus700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Honiton Road P&Rbus501 / ...
    41h 59m
    £77–270

Portugal to Exeter by train, bus, and subway

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration35h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£128Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portugal and Exeter, England?

Ryanair, KLM, and four other airlines fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Exeter (EXT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Martim Moniz to Bampfylde Street via Estação Oriente, Lisbon, Paris, Calais, and London Victoria in around 36h 14m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Trips from Portugal

Trips to Exeter

Popular routes