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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Loire Valley is to drive and car ferry which costs €95 - €500 and takes 11h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Loire Valley is to fly and train which takes 9h 2m and costs €150 - €480.

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 9h 47m and costs €300 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 47m to get from Exeter to Loire Valley, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Loire Valley?

There are 871+ hotels available in Loire Valley.

Exeter to Loire Valley - 8 ways to travel via train, car ferry, taxi, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Exeter to Loire Valley by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, car ferry, taxi, car, plane, 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.

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 St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Saumurtrain Ter
9h 47m
€309–549
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 Loire Valleycar
11h 8m
€97–491
Train, car ferry, taxi
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
4. Take the train from Caen to Chateau Du Loirtrain Ter
5. Take the taxi from Chateau Du Loir to Loire Valleytaxi
17h 49m
€249–658
Fly Exeter to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane EXT - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain
9h 2m
€152–476
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Loire Valleycar
10h 2m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
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 Saumurtrain
9h 54m
€169–395
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 Saumurtrain
9h 55m
€191–433
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 St Pierre Des Corpstrain
4. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Saumurtrain
9h 20m
€193–445

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

9Weekly Planes

4h 52mAverage Duration

€99Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Exeter to Loire Valley.

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Distance: 1,035.7 km
Duration: 9h 47m

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, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, and Saumur in around 9h 47m.

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