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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Rouen is to bus which costs €35 - €170 and takes 18h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Rouen is to train and fly which takes 7h 4m and costs €80 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Rouen?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Rouen. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Rouen via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Rouen?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Rouen. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Rouen Rive Droite via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from Exeter to Rouen?

The distance between Exeter and Rouen is 874 km.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Rouen without a car is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs €160 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Exeter to Rouen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Rouen bus from?

Exeter to Rouen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Rouen train from?

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

Train or bus from Exeter to Rouen?

The best way to get from Exeter to Rouen is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs €160 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €170 and takes 18h 24m.

Where does the Exeter to Rouen bus arrive?

Exeter to Rouen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Exeter and Rouen?

Rouen is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 10:22 AM in Exeter and 11:22 AM in Rouen.

Where does the Exeter to Rouen train arrive?

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

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Exeter to Rouen?

Book your Exeter to Rouen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rouen?

There are 1298+ hotels available in Rouen.

Exeter to Rouen - 10 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Exeter to Rouen by train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, train, ferry, bus, car 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 Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Rouen Rive DroiteK1+ / ...
7h 18m
€162–476
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Rouen742 / ...
18h 24m
€38–166
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Le Havre
3. Drive from Le Havre to Rouen
9h 56m
€80–282
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Clapham Junction
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Lewes
3. Take the ferry from Port of Newhaven to Dieppe
4. Take the train from Dieppe to Rouen Rive DroiteK11 / ...
12h 55m
€98–289
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals501 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lewes
3. Take the ferry from Port of Newhaven to Dieppe
4. Take the train from Dieppe to Rouen Rive DroiteK11 / ...
14h 54m
€106–278
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rouen
6h 28m
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 Paris Saint-Lazare to Rouen Rive Droite
7h 4m
€84–261
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BHX - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Rouen Rive Droite
8h 29m
€128–389
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LHR - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Rouen Rive Droite
8h 10m
€179–459
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 Paris Saint-Lazare to Rouen Rive Droite
9h 12m
€122–390

Exeter to Rouen by train and subway

110Weekly Services

7h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 874 km
Duration: 7h 18m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Rouen Rive Droite via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Rouen via London Victoria, Paris, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 18h 24m.

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