What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Le Mans?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Le Mans is to bus which costs €80 - €180 and takes 19h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Le Mans?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Le Mans is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs €260 - €490.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Le Mans?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Le Mans. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Le Mans via London Victoria, Dover and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Le Mans?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Le Mans. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Le Mans via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

How far is it from Exeter to Le Mans?

The distance between Exeter and Le Mans is 940 km.

How do I travel from Exeter to Le Mans without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to Le Mans without a car is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs €260 - €490.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Le Mans?

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Exeter to Le Mans, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Le Mans bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Exeter to Le Mans train from?

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

Train or bus from Exeter to Le Mans?

The best way to get from Exeter to Le Mans is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs €260 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €80 - €170 and takes 18h.

Where does the Exeter to Le Mans bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Exeter and Le Mans?

Le Mans is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 9:53 AM in Exeter and 10:53 AM in Le Mans.

Where does the Exeter to Le Mans train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Exeter to Le Mans?

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Where can I stay near Le Mans?

There are 307+ hotels available in Le Mans.

Exeter to Le Mans - 7 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Exeter to Le Mans by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, bus, car train, 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 Hall 1 - 2 to Le Manstrain Ter
7h 34m
€263–488
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 Le Manscar
9h 24m
€77–466
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Le Mansbus 714 / ...
18h
€83–169
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Le Manscar
8h 36m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Le Mans - Université Bus Stationbus
19h 58m
€82–176
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 Le Manstrain
7h 37m
€120–345
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique 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 Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to Le Manstrain
9h 10m
€152–394

Exeter to Le Mans by train, subway, and foot

118Weekly Services

7h 34mAverage Duration

€263Cheapest Price

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Distance: 939.7 km
Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Le Mans, France?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Le Mans via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Le Mans via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 18h.

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