The average train between Exeter and Brest takes 12h 14m and the fastest train takes 9h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter to Brest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Exeter and Brest. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Brest at 6:31 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 12h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Brest. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Brest station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
Exeter to Brest train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Brest train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Brest station.
Book your Exeter to Brest train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Exeter and Brest is 268.5 km. The road distance is 1,343 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Brest via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 48m.