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 46m.

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 35m and costs €190 - €600.

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 and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 41m.

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 35m.

How far is it from Exeter to Brest?

The distance between Exeter and Brest is 1343 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 35m and costs €190 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 10h 35m 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 FlixBus, 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 35m and costs €190 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €190 and takes 25h 41m.

Where does the Exeter to Brest bus arrive?

Exeter to Brest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Exeter and Brest?

Brest is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 5:38 PM in Exeter and 6:38 PM 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Exeter to Brest?

Book your Exeter to Brest bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Brest?

There are 1261+ hotels available in Brest.

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 Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to BrestTgv
10h 35m
€199–580
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Exeter to Plymouth
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoff
3. Drive from Port de Roscoff to Brest
10h 46m
€53–424
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Brest
25h 41m
€61–187
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Brest
11h 24m

Exeter to Brest by train, subway, and foot

63Weekly Services

10h 35mAverage Duration

€199Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,342.7 km
Duration: 10h 35m

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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Brest via London Victoria, Paris, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 25h 41m.

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