What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Île de Ré?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Île de Ré is to bus which costs €95 - €210 and takes 24h.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Île de Ré?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Île de Ré is to train and fly which takes 6h 40m and costs €130 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Île de Ré?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Île de Ré. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Cognacq Jay via London Victoria, Dover, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h.

How far is it from Exeter to Île de Ré?

The distance between Exeter and Île de Ré is 701 km.

How do I travel from Exeter to Île de Ré without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to Île de Ré without a car is to train which takes 12h 50m and costs €240 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Île de Ré?

It takes approximately 12h 16m to get from Exeter to Île de Ré, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Île de Ré bus from?

Exeter to Île de Ré bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Île de Ré?

The best way to get from Exeter to Île de Ré is to train which takes 12h 50m and costs €240 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €210 and takes 24h.

Where does the Exeter to Île de Ré bus arrive?

Exeter to Île de Ré bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Exeter and Île de Ré?

Île de Ré is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 10:04 AM in Exeter and 11:04 AM in Île de Ré.

Where can I stay near Île de Ré?

There are 590+ hotels available in Île de Ré.

Exeter to Île de Ré - 10 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

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

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 Exeter to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to La Flottecar
12h 16m
€122–336
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
24h
€100–202
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to La Rochelle Villetrain Tgv
12h 50m
€247–549
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
4. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to La Rochellebus
20h 44m
€129–289
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to La Flottecar
11h 27m
Fly Exeter to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane EXT - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
11h 22m
€123–564
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BRS - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelletrain
11h 14m
€124–355
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BRS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
12h 21m
€136–335
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane BRS - LRH
6h 40m
€134–368
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
12h 10m
€156–402

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

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12h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 701 km
Duration: 12h 16m

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, Marne La Vallee Chessy, La Rochelle Ville, and Gare routière in around 12h 50m. 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.

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