The average train between Exeter and France takes 5h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter to France. 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 4 hours between Exeter and France. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:52 PM which arrives into France at 11:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to France. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at France station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
Exeter to France train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to France train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Paris Nord station.
The distance between Exeter and France is 606.4 km. The road distance is 736 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Saint-Michel Notre-Dame via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Paris Nord in around 5h 41m.