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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Douarnenez is to drive and car ferry which costs €55 - €440 and takes 11h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Douarnenez is to drive and car ferry which takes 11h 32m and costs €55 - €440.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Douarnenez?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Douarnenez. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Office de Tourisme via London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Gare Routière SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 34m.

How far is it from Exeter to Douarnenez?

The distance between Exeter and Douarnenez is 359 km.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Douarnenez without a car is to train which takes 15h and costs €270 - €800.

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

It takes approximately 11h 32m to get from Exeter to Douarnenez, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Douarnenez bus from?

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

Train or bus from Exeter to Douarnenez?

The best way to get from Exeter to Douarnenez is to train which takes 15h and costs €270 - €800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €210 and takes 25h 34m.

Where does the Exeter to Douarnenez bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Exeter and Douarnenez?

Douarnenez is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 11:43 AM in Exeter and 12:43 PM in Douarnenez.

Where can I stay near Douarnenez?

There are 1035+ hotels available in Douarnenez.

Exeter to Douarnenez - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Douarnenez by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, 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.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Exeter to Plymouth
2. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoff
3. Drive from Port de Roscoff to Douarnenez
11h 32m
€58–432
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv RoissyTgv
4. Take the train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV to Quimper
15h
€279–802
Bus
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 Quimper
25h 34m
€69–202
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Douarnenez
11h 45m

Exeter to Douarnenez by train, subway, and bus

2Weekly Services

15hAverage Duration

€279Cheapest Price

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Distance: 359.1 km
Duration: 11h 32m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Office de Tourisme via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV, Quimper, and Gare Routière SNCF in around 15h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Office de Tourisme via London Victoria, Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Quimper, and Gare Routière SNCF in around 25h 34m.

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