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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

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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 26m
    £84–225

  2. 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

  3. 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 47m
    £278–549

  4. Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to Exeter

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LIS - EXT
    8h 45m
    £125–337

  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 50m
    £95–246

  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
    6h 56m
    £114–236

  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 35m
    £135–317

  8. 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 11m
    £164–458

  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 45m
    £153–461

  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 42m
    £145–388

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Paris, Quai de Bercybus 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 / ...
    40h 43m
    £100–382

  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 / ...
    42h 26m

Portugal to Exeter by train, bus, and subway

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration34h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£278Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 847.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Portugal and Exeter, England?

Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and four other airlines fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Exeter (EXT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sapadores to Bampfylde Street via Estação Sete Rios, Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and London Victoria in around 40h 43m.

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