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

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  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)plane plane OPO - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 28m
    £69–230

  2. Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Exeter

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane OPO - EXT
    8h 25m
    £64–246

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Lisbon to Santandercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Plymouth to Exetercar car
    29h 6m
    £214–781

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lisbon - Oriente to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    35h 4m
    £212–488

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

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LIS - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 45m
    £80–217

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

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane LIS - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    8h 2m
    £153–374

  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)plane plane OPO - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    8h 49m
    £125–307

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

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LIS - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    9h 1m
    £131–344

  9. 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)plane plane OPO - STN
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    8h 44m
    £138–524

  10. Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane LIS - 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 43m
    £145–359

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lisbon to Parisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris Gare de Bercy Seine to London Victoria Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
    38h 50m

  12. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Paris, Quai de Bercybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris Gare de Bercy Seine to London Victoria Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
    41h 6m

Portugal to Exeter by train, bus, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration35h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£212Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portugal and Exeter, England?

Ryanair, KLM, and three other airlines fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Exeter (EXT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Martim Moniz to Bampfylde Street via Estação Oriente, Lisbon, Paris, Paris Gare de Bercy Seine, and London Victoria in around 38h 50m.

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