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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Castres is to bus which costs €75 - €220 and takes 27h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Castres is to train and fly which takes 8h and costs €100 - €310.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Castres?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Castres. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Castres via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 58m.

How far is it from Exeter to Castres?

The distance between Exeter and Castres is 1146 km.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Castres without a car is to train which takes 13h 58m and costs €200 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Exeter to Castres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Castres train from?

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

Train or bus from Exeter to Castres?

The best way to get from Exeter to Castres is to train which takes 13h 58m and costs €200 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €220 and takes 27h 32m.

What is the time difference between Exeter and Castres?

Castres is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 7:08 AM in Exeter and 8:08 AM in Castres.

Where does the Exeter to Castres train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Castres?

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Exeter to Castres - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Exeter to Castres by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car ferry, 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 to Bristol Airport, fly, train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)BRS - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castres
8h
€108–301
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals501 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Toulouse705
4. Take the bus from TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets to CASTRES - Gare Routière760
27h 32m
€75–214
Train
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 Toulouse MatabiauTgv
4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to CastresTer
13h 58m
€208–634
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Poole
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Port
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Castres
16h 42m
€182–266
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)LHR - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castres
9h 7m
€158–530
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)STN - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castres
10h 4m
€149–409
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)CWL - TLS
4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Castres
12h 17m
€146–455
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Castres
14h 23m

Exeter to Castres by train, subway, and foot

42Weekly Services

13h 58mAverage Duration

€208Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,146 km
Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Castres, Occitanie, France?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Castres via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 13h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to CASTRES - Gare Routière via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Toulouse, Marengo-SNCF, Argoulets, and TOULOUSE - Les Argoulets in around 27h 32m.

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