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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Nantes is to bus which costs €65 - €140 and takes 20h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Nantes is to train and fly which takes 7h 30m and costs €130 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Nantes?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Nantes via London Victoria, Dover and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Nantes?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Nantes. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Nantes via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Exeter to Nantes?

The distance between Exeter and Nantes is 1124 km.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Nantes without a car is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs €170 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Exeter to Nantes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Nantes bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Exeter to Nantes train from?

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

Train or bus from Exeter to Nantes?

The best way to get from Exeter to Nantes is to train which takes 8h 30m and costs €170 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €140 and takes 20h 5m.

Where does the Exeter to Nantes bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Exeter and Nantes?

Nantes is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 3:51 AM in Exeter and 4:51 AM in Nantes.

Where does the Exeter to Nantes train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Exeter to Nantes?

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Exeter to Nantes - 8 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Exeter to Nantes 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 Nantestrain
8h 30m
€174–510
Bus
cheapest
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 Nantesbus 774 / ...
20h 5m
€69–140
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Nantescar
10h 24m
€97–300
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Nantescar
10h 10m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
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
7h 54m
€99–230
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
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
7h 40m
€105–382
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane STN - NTE
7h 30m
€139–359
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane CWL - NTE
9h 55m
€114–292

Exeter to Nantes by train, subway, and foot

118Weekly Services

8h 30mAverage Duration

€174Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,123.5 km
Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Nantes, France?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Nantes 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 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Nantes via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 20h 5m.

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