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How to get fromExeter to Portugalby train, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport

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    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane plane BRS - OPO
    6h 13m
    €97–254

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Exeter to Plymouthcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Plymouth to Santandercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Santander to Lisboncar car
    29h 5m
    €253–919

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Lisbon - Orientebus bus
    33h 39m
    €315–548

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane BRS - LIS
    6h 30m
    €107–317

  5. Fly Exeter to Lisbon-Portela Airport

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane EXT - LIS
    8h 8m
    €155–289

  6. Fly Exeter to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane plane EXT - OPO
    7h 56m
    €135–296

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane plane LHR - LIS
    7h 55m
    €182–540

  8. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane plane LGW - OPO
    8h 37m
    €138–366

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 504 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris to Lisbonbus bus
    38h 32m
    €202–326

  10. Bus via Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios

    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 504 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Estação Rodoviária de Sete Riosbus bus
    41h 58m
    €107–336

Exeter to Portugal by train, subway, and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration33h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€315Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,364.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Portugal?

Aer Lingus, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Exeter (EXT) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Sapadores via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Lisbon, and Sete Rios in around 38h 32m.

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