What is the cheapest way to get from Brest to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from Brest to Exeter is to drive and car ferry which costs £45 - £370 and takes 7h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brest to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from Brest to Exeter is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 59m and costs £45 - £370.

Is there a direct bus between Brest and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Brest to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Brest and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Paris, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Brest and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Brest to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Brest and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.

How far is it from Brest to Exeter?

The distance between Brest and Exeter is 203 miles.

How do I travel from Brest to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from Brest to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 10h 17m and costs £150 - £500.

How long does it take to get from Brest to Exeter?

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Brest to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brest to Exeter bus from?

Brest to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brest station.

Where do I catch the Brest to Exeter train from?

Brest to Exeter train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brest station.

Train or bus from Brest to Exeter?

The best way to get from Brest to Exeter is to train which takes 10h 17m and costs £150 - £500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 22h 35m.

Where does the Brest to Exeter bus arrive?

Brest to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

What is the time difference between Brest and Exeter?

Exeter is 1h behind Brest. It is currently 3:07 AM in Brest and 2:07 AM in Exeter.

Where does the Brest to Exeter train arrive?

Brest to Exeter train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

How do I get a train ticket from Brest to Exeter?

Book your Brest to Exeter train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Brest to Exeter?

Book your Brest to Exeter bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1350+ hotels available in Exeter.

Brest to Exeter - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Brest to Exeter by car, car ferry, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Brest to Port de Roscoff
2. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Plymouth
3. Drive from Plymouth to Exeter
7h 59m
£47–370
Train
1. Take the train from Brest to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
10h 17m
£156–499
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brest to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
2. Take the bus from Paris to Calais700
3. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Street
22h 35m
£66–155
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Brest to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Exeter
11h 26m

Brest to Exeter by train, foot, and subway

69Weekly Services

10h 17mAverage Duration

£156Cheapest Price

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Distance: 201.7 mi
Duration: 7h 59m

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

You can take a train from Brest 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 10h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brest to Bampfylde Street via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris, Calais, and London Victoria in around 22h 35m.

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