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How to get fromExeter to Île de Réby train (Eurostar, TGV), train, car ferry, bus, car, car train or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Exeter to Île de Ré by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, car ferry, bus, car, car train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Nantestrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain train Ter
    14h 31m
    €204–630

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 501 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 16m
    €82–153

  3. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to La Rochellebus bus
    20h 52m
    €95–218

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Exeter to Portsmouth International Portcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Caen to La Flottecar car
    13h 58m
    €116–425

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to La Flottecar car
    11h 27m

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane BRS - BOD
    3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain train
    11h 19m
    €93–268

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane BRS - NTE
    3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain train
    12h 41m
    €117–293

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane plane BRS - LRH
    6h 33m
    €135–351

  9. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane LGW - NTE
    4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain train
    12h 27m
    €129–441

  10. Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane plane CWL - NTE
    4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain train
    14h 41m
    €137–355

Exeter to Île de Ré by train, subway, foot, and bus

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration14h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket€204Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Exeter, England and Île de Ré, France?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Cognacq Jay via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Nantes, La Rochelle, and Gare routière in around 14h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Cognacq Jay via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, La Rochelle - Bus Station, and Gare routière in around 24h 16m.

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