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 €50 - €210 and takes 21h 56m.

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 52m and costs €110 - €350.

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 56m.

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 Tours. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.

How far is it from Exeter to Chinon?

The distance between Exeter and Chinon is 1011 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 10h 9m and costs €180 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 10h 9m 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 10h 9m and costs €180 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €210 and takes 21h 56m.

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 8:22 AM in Exeter and 9:22 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 666+ hotels available in Chinon.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Exeter to Chinon by train (Eurostar, TGV), 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 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 Tourstrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain Ter
10h 9m
€182–499
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 56m
€54–205
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Portsmouth International Portcar
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry
3. Drive from Caen to Chinoncar
11h 56m
€96–396
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 501 / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Lille to Toursbus
4. Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain Ter
17h 40m
€104–430
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
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the train from Paris Bercy to Tourstrain Ter
4. Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain Ter
19h 21m
€99–297
Train, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
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 Tours to Chinontrain
9h 52m
€113–350
Train, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
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 Tourstrain
4. Take the train from Tours to Chinontrain
12h 21m
€125–288

Exeter to Chinon by train, subway, and foot

42Weekly Services

10h 9mAverage Duration

€182Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,011.3 km
Duration: 10h 9m

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 Tours in around 10h 9m. 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 56m.

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