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There are 11 ways to get from Lisbon to Exeter by plane, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly 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 30m
    £89–279

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Lisbon to Santandercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Plymouth to Exetercar car
    29h 5m
    £221–791

  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
    33h 46m
    £292–497

  4. Fly to Exeter

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane LIS - EXT
    7h 14m
    £174–309

  5. Fly 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 56m
    £153–451

  6. Fly 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
    8h 50m
    £128–426

  7. Fly 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 33m
    £144–427

  8. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane LIS - STN
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    8h 52m
    £147–410

  9. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane LIS - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    8h 28m
    £134–293

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Paris, Quai de Bercybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
    37h 55m
    £89–289

  11. Bus via Lisbon

    1. Take the bus from Lisbon 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 30m
    £199–324

Lisbon to Exeter by bus, train, and subway

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration33h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£292Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,010.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Lisbon, Portugal and Exeter, England?

KLM, Transavia Holland, and four other airlines fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Exeter (EXT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Bampfylde Street via Paris, Quai de Bercy, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 37h 55m.

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