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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Brest is to drive and car ferry which costs €50 - €430 and takes 10h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Brest is to train which takes 10h 32m and costs €180 - €650.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Brest?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Brest. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Brest via London Victoria, Dover and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Brest?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Brest. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Brest via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.

How far is it from Exeter to Brest?

The distance between Exeter and Brest is 1342 km.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Brest without a car is to train which takes 10h 32m and costs €180 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 10h 32m to get from Exeter to Brest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Brest bus from?

Exeter to Brest bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Brest train from?

Exeter to Brest train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Brest?

The best way to get from Exeter to Brest is to train which takes 10h 32m and costs €180 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €160 and takes 23h 20m.

Where does the Exeter to Brest bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Exeter and Brest?

Brest is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 5:03 AM in Exeter and 6:03 AM in Brest.

Where does the Exeter to Brest train arrive?

Exeter to Brest train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Brest?

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Bresttrain Tgv
10h 32m
€184–620
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Exeter to Plymouthcar
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoffcarferry
3. Drive from Port de Roscoff to Brestcar
10h 47m
€51–422
Bus
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, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Brestbus
23h 20m
€78–155
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Brestcar
11h 30m

Exeter to Brest by train, subway, and foot

66Weekly Services

10h 32mAverage Duration

€184Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,342.5 km
Duration: 10h 32m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Brest via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Brest via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 23h 20m.

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