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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Chartres is to bus which costs €40 - €220 and takes 17h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Chartres is to train and fly which takes 7h 22m and costs €85 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Chartres?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Chartres via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Chartres?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Chartres via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Gare Montparnasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from Exeter to Chartres?

The distance between Exeter and Chartres is 825 km.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Chartres without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs €160 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Exeter to Chartres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Chartres bus from?

Exeter to Chartres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Chartres train from?

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

Train or bus from Exeter to Chartres?

The best way to get from Exeter to Chartres is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs €160 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €220 and takes 17h 24m.

Where does the Exeter to Chartres bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Exeter and Chartres?

Chartres is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 2:11 PM in Exeter and 3:11 PM in Chartres.

Where does the Exeter to Chartres train arrive?

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

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Exeter to Chartres?

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

Where can I stay near Chartres?

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Exeter to Chartres - 11 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Exeter to Chartres by train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, train, 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 Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to ChartresTer
7h 45m
€163–469
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, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Chartres
17h 24m
€40–216
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
3. Drive from Caen to Chartres
11h 27m
€85–376
Bus, train
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 train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to ChartresTer
16h 34m
€59–155
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Chartres
8h 1m
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 Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartres
7h 22m
€85–254
Fly Exeter to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)EXT - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartres
8h 38m
€198–330
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BHX - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartres
8h 48m
€129–382
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LHR - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartres
8h 28m
€180–452
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, bus
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 bus from Paris - Orly Airport to Chartres
9h 3m
€119–374
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)BHX - BVA
3. Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Saint Denis Université
4. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartres
9h 44m
€117–355

Exeter to Chartres by train, subway, and foot

110Weekly Services

7h 45mAverage Duration

€163Cheapest Price

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Distance: 825.1 km
Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Chartres via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Gare Montparnasse in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Chartres via London Victoria, Paris, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 17h 24m.

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