The average train between Exeter and Chartres takes 8h 12m and the fastest train takes 6h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter to Chartres. 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 every 3 hours between Exeter and Chartres. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Chartres at 1:30 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Chartres station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
Exeter to Chartres train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Chartres train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Chartres station.
Book your Exeter to Chartres train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Exeter and Chartres is 441.3 km. The road distance is 825 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Chartres via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Gare Montparnasse in around 7h 45m.