What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Châteaux of the Loire Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Châteaux of the Loire Valley is to bus which costs €30 - €200 and takes 19h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Châteaux of the Loire Valley?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Châteaux of the Loire Valley is to train and fly which takes 7h 58m and costs €95 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Châteaux of the Loire Valley?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Châteaux of the Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Ursulines via London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Vaucanson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 43m.

How far is it from Exeter to Châteaux of the Loire Valley?

The distance between Exeter and Châteaux of the Loire Valley is 962 km.

How do I travel from Exeter to Châteaux of the Loire Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to Châteaux of the Loire Valley without a car is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs €170 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Châteaux of the Loire Valley?

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Exeter to Châteaux of the Loire Valley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Châteaux of the Loire Valley bus from?

Exeter to Châteaux of the Loire Valley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Châteaux of the Loire Valley?

The best way to get from Exeter to Châteaux of the Loire Valley is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs €170 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Tours, which costs €55 - €180 and takes 18h 43m.

Where does the Exeter to Châteaux of the Loire Valley bus arrive?

Exeter to Châteaux of the Loire Valley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where can I stay near Châteaux of the Loire Valley?

There are 1638+ hotels available in Châteaux of the Loire Valley.

Exeter to Châteaux of the Loire Valley - 10 ways to travel via train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Exeter to Châteaux of the Loire Valley by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, bus, car train, train, plane, or ferry

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 St Pierre Des CorpsTgv
8h 23m
€179–536
Bus
cheapest
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 - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station
19h 15m
€33–194
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 Châteaux of the Loire Valley
12h 18m
€102–146
Bus via Tours
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 Tours735 / ...
18h 43m
€56–174
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Châteaux of the Loire Valley
10h 4m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BRS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corps
7h 58m
€96–368
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)LGW - ORY
4. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corps
9h 41m
€146–538
Fly Exeter to Jersey Airport, ferry, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Jersey Airport (JER)EXT - JER
2. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granville
3. Take the train from Granville to Argentan
4. Take the train from Argentan to Tours
11h 43m
€170–509
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LGW - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
10h 49m
€118–534
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)SOU - ORY
4. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corps
9h 5m
€132–506

Exeter to Châteaux of the Loire Valley by bus and foot

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18h 43mAverage Duration

€56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 962.4 km
Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Châteaux of the Loire Valley, France?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Châteaux of the Loire Valley 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, St Pierre Des Corps, St Pierre Gare, and Jéricho in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Châteaux of the Loire Valley via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Tours, Vaucanson, and Ursulines in around 18h 43m.

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