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There are 7 ways to get from Exeter to Portugal by plane, car, car ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Exeter to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane plane EXT - OPO
    5h 1m
    €185–296

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

    cheapest
    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 19m
    €97–284

  3. 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
    €264–980

  4. 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 29m
    €350–597

  5. 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 36m
    €107–337

  6. Bus via Lille

    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 504 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Lisbon - Orientebus bus
    41h 35m
    €226–373

  7. 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, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lisbonbus bus
    42h 35m
    €247–393

Exeter to Portugal by train, subway, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration33h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket€350Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,151.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Portugal?

Ryanair and KLM fly from Exeter (EXT) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to R. Palma via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Lille, Lille - Europe Train Station, Lisbon - Oriente, and Estação Oriente in around 41h 35m.

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