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How to get fromBordeaux to Exeterby train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, ferry, train, car, car ferry, car train, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Bordeaux to Exeter by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, ferry, train, car, car ferry, car train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    8h 15m
    £265–499

  2. Fly to Exeter

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane BOD - EXT
    8h 51m
    £83–254

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Parisbus 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 / ...
    22h 42m
    £84–203

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Saint-Malobus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Saint-Malo to Portsmouthferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain train
    23h 32m
    £134–265

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bordeaux to Port de Roscoffcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port de Roscoff to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Plymouth to Exetercar car
    13h 57m
    £121–463

  6. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Bordeaux to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Exetercar car
    13h 9m
    £279–356

  7. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane BOD - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 1m
    £83–189

  8. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BOD - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    8h 5m
    £119–286

  9. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane BOD - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    7h 52m
    £128–301

Bordeaux to Exeter by train, foot, and subway

Calendar175Weekly Services
Duration8h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£265Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 792.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Bordeaux, France and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Exeter St Davids via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bordeaux to Bampfylde Street via Paris, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 22h 42m.

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