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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 Lisbon-Portela Airport to Bristol Airport, train

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    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 19m
    £79–230

  2. Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Bristol Airport, train

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    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 27m
    £69–240

  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
    £214–780

  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
    34h 37m
    £224–509

  5. Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to Exeter

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LIS - EXT
    8h 36m
    £89–296

  6. Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Exeter

    1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane OPO - EXT
    8h 44m
    £69–246

  7. 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
    7h 43m
    £152–397

  8. 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 44m
    £129–327

  9. Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane OPO - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    8h 32m
    £129–299

  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)plane plane OPO - STN
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    8h 45m
    £138–523

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lisbon Sete Rios to Parisbus 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 / ...
    39h 24m
    £147–316

  12. Bus via Estação Oriente

    1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 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 / ...
    41h 54m

Portugal to Exeter by bus, train, and subway

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration34h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£224Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portugal and Exeter, England?

Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and five other airlines fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Exeter (EXT) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Restauradores to Bampfylde Street via Jardim Zoológico, Lisbon Sete Rios, Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and London Victoria in around 39h 24m.

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