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 €55 - €230 and takes 24h 29m.

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 33m and costs €120 - €360.

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, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 29m.

How far is it from Exeter to Île de Ré?

The distance between Exeter and Île de Ré is 1404 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 14h 33m and costs €200 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 14h 33m 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 Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, 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 14h 33m and costs €200 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €230 and takes 24h 29m.

Where does the Exeter to Île de Ré bus arrive?

Exeter to Île de Ré bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at London Victoria station.

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

Île de Ré is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 8:30 PM in Exeter and 9:30 PM in Île de Ré.

Where can I stay near Île de Ré?

There are 2327+ hotels available in Île de Ré.

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

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

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

Train
best
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 Nantestrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain Ter
14h 33m
€204–636
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Stationbus
24h 29m
€56–224
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 51m
€100–222
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Portsmouth International Portcar
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry
3. Drive from Caen to La Flottecar
13h 58m
€121–426
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
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 20m
€105–268
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 42m
€119–298
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 33m
€127–351
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 28m
€128–459
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane CWL - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelletrain
14h 42m
€142–370

Exeter to Île de Ré by bus

13Weekly Buses

24h 29mAverage Duration

€56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,403.5 km
Duration: 14h 33m

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 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Cognacq Jay via London Victoria, Paris, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, La Rochelle - Bus Station, and Gare routière in around 24h 29m.

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