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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Chinon is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 21h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Chinon is to train and fly which takes 9h 26m and costs €130 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Chinon?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Chinon via London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Vaucanson and Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Chinon?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Chinon. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Chinon via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and St Pierre Des Corps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

How far is it from Exeter to Chinon?

The distance between Exeter and Chinon is 1009 km.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Chinon without a car is to train which takes 9h 46m and costs €250 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 9h 46m to get from Exeter to Chinon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Chinon bus from?

Exeter to Chinon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Chinon train from?

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

Train or bus from Exeter to Chinon?

The best way to get from Exeter to Chinon is to train which takes 9h 46m and costs €250 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 21h 47m.

Where does the Exeter to Chinon bus arrive?

Exeter to Chinon bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Exeter and Chinon?

Chinon is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 12:16 AM in Exeter and 1:16 AM in Chinon.

Where does the Exeter to Chinon train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Chinon?

There are 651+ hotels available in Chinon.

Exeter to Chinon - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, car ferry, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Exeter to Chinon by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car ferry, train, 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 Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Chinontrain Ter
9h 46m
€252–500
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Toursbus 723 / ...
4. Take the bus from Tours to Chinonbus
21h 47m
€75–130
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Chinoncar
11h 18m
€102–481
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, 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 Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Chinontrain
9h 26m
€135–399
Train via Lille
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Chinontrain Ter
11h 10m
€234–493
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain
4. Take the bus from St Pierre Gare Sud to Gare SNCFbus 405
13h 4m
€212–545
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Chinoncar
10h 13m
Fly Exeter to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane EXT - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain
3. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Chinontrain
11h 14m
€143–480
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane BRS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saint-Pierre-des-Corpstrain
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Chinontrain
11h 57m
€147–386
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
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 Orly Airport (ORY)plane LGW - ORY
4. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
5. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Chinontrain
10h 57m
€202–508

Exeter to Chinon by train, subway, and foot

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9h 46mAverage Duration

€252Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,008.7 km
Duration: 9h 46m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Chinon, France?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Chinon 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 St Pierre Des Corps in around 9h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Chinon via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Tours, Vaucanson, Gare de Tours 6, and Tours in around 21h 47m.

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