There are 9 ways to get from Exeter to Loire Valley by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, car train, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Massy TGV to Saumurtrain
8h 49m€293–519Drive, car ferry
cheapest- Drive from Exeter to Poolecar
- Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
- Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Loire Valleycar
11h 9m€107–492Train, ferry
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
- Take the ferry from Plymouth to Roscoffferry
- Take the train from Morlaix to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Saumurtrain
19h 37m€176–312Bus
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 504 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tours - Vaucanson Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Saumur - Northbus
20h 53m€133–243Bus, ferry, train
- Take the bus from Exeter to Plymouth Coach Stationbus
- Take the ferry from Plymouth to Saint-Maloferry
- Take the bus from Saint-Malo to Rennes - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Rennes to Saumurtrain
21h 47m€146–263Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Exeter to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Loire Valleycar
10h 2m€278–353Fly Exeter to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane EXT - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain
9h 5m€137–345Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
- Take the train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 to Massy - Palaiseautrain
- Take the train from Massy TGV to Saumurtrain
8h 38m€171–390Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain
9h 51m€191–419
Exeter (EXT) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Loire Valley is to drive and car ferry which costs €100 - €500 and takes 11h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Loire Valley is to train and fly which takes 8h 38m and costs €170 - €390.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Saumur - North via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Loire Valley. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Saumur via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Massy TGV. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
The distance between Exeter and Loire Valley is 1036 km.
The best way to get from Exeter to Loire Valley without a car is to train which takes 8h 49m and costs €290 - €550.
It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Exeter to Loire Valley, including transfers.
Exeter to Loire Valley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Loire Valley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Loire Valley is to train which takes 8h 49m and costs €290 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €250 and takes 20h 53m.
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Loire Valley via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station, and Saumur - North in around 20h 53m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–170
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–150
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–160
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–95
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Exeter to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–24
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- reservations@brittanyferries.com
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Ferry from Plymouth to Roscoff
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–380
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Single Ticket
- €55–95
- Car Single Ticket
- €140–380
Ferry from Plymouth to Saint-Malo
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Loire Valley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Exeter to Loire Valley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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