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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Chartres is to drive and car ferry which costs €85 - €480 and takes 10h 34m.

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 29m and costs €100 - €300.

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 42m.

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 42m and costs €230 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Exeter to Chartres, including transfers.

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.

What is the time difference between Exeter and Chartres?

Chartres is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 5:18 PM in Exeter and 6:18 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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Where can I stay near Chartres?

There are 468+ hotels available in Chartres.

Exeter to Chartres - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, car ferry, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Exeter to Chartres by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car ferry, plane, 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 Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
7h 42m
€236–437
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Exeter to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Chartrescar
10h 34m
€85–471
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain Ter
16h 5m
€126–289
Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
3. Take the train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 to Denfert-Rochereautrain
4. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
7h 29m
€108–295
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Chartrescar
8h 6m
Fly from Exeter, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane EXT - CDG
2. Take the train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 to Denfert-Rochereautrain
3. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
8h 12m
€160–354
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
3. Take the train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 to Denfert-Rochereautrain
4. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
8h 18m
€202–522
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BHX - CDG
3. Take the train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 to Denfert-Rochereautrain
4. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
8h 51m
€170–377
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LGW - CDG
4. Take the train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 to Denfert-Rochereautrain
5. Take the train from Paris Gare Montparnasse to Chartrestrain
9h 30m
€157–453

Exeter to Chartres by train, subway, and foot

118Weekly Services

7h 42mAverage Duration

€236Cheapest Price

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Distance: 825 km
Duration: 7h 42m

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 42m.

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