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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to France is to bus via Paris which costs €30 - €140 and takes 15h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to France is to train and fly which takes 5h 27m and costs €70 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to France. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Pont de l'Archevêché via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and France?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to France. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Cité via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Exeter to France?

The distance between Exeter and France is 736 km.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to France without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €140 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Exeter to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to France bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Exeter to France train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to France?

The best way to get from Exeter to France is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €140 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €140 and takes 15h 1m, you could also fly, which costs €180 - €310 and takes 6h 49m.

Where does the Exeter to France bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Exeter and France?

France is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 6:29 AM in Exeter and 7:29 AM in France.

Where does the Exeter to France train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near France?

There are 219+ hotels available in France.

Exeter to France - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Exeter to France by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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 PaddingtonTotnes - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
5h 51m
€149–449
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London VictoriaUk049 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700 / ...
15h 3m
€33–133
Bus
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 / ...
15h 1m
€46–133
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Paris
7h 18m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
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
5h 27m
€72–240
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Paris
8h 30m
€145–211
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)BRS - BOD
5h 42m
€87–230
Fly Exeter to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)EXT - CDG
6h 49m
€186–307
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)BRS - TLS
5h 45m
€93–256
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
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
6h 49m
€118–358
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
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
6h 33m
€168–439

Exeter to France by train and subway

110Weekly Services

5h 51mAverage Duration

€149Cheapest Price

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Distance: 735.6 km
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and France?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Cité via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Pont de l'Archevêché via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 15h 1m.

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