What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Loire Valley?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Loire Valley is to train and fly which costs €140 - €290 and takes 9h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Loire Valley?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Loire Valley is to train which takes 8h 49m and costs €220 - €600.

How far is it from Exeter to Loire Valley?

The distance between Exeter and Loire Valley is 1036 km.

How do I travel from Exeter to Loire Valley without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to Loire Valley without a car is to train which takes 8h 49m and costs €220 - €600.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Loire Valley?

It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Exeter to Loire Valley, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Loire Valley?

There are 142+ hotels available in Loire Valley.

Exeter to Loire Valley - 9 ways to travel via train, car, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Exeter to Loire Valley by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, car train, plane, train, or bus

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 Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Massy TGV to Saumur
8h 49m
€222–586
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Exeter to Poole
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Port
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Loire Valley
11h 42m
€107–321
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Loire Valley
10h 4m
Fly Exeter to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)EXT - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saumur
9h 4m
€155–301
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Angers St LaudTgv
4. Take the bus from Gare Routière et SNCF to Gare routière Balzac404 / ...
13h 47m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)BRS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saumur
9h 38m
€142–285
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LGW - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to Saumur
9h 59m
€145–415
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corps
4. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Saumur
9h 13m
€133–438
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)LGW - ORY
4. Take the train from Massy TGV to Saumur
9h 55m
€185–509

Exeter (EXT) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) flights

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3h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,036.4 km
Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Loire Valley, France?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Loire Valley via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, Massy TGV, and Saumur in around 8h 49m.

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