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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Saintes is to bus via Cfa which costs €60 - €220 and takes 23h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Saintes is to train and fly which takes 8h 22m and costs €100 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Saintes?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Saintes via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Saintes?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Saintes. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Saintes via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Angouleme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.

How far is it from Exeter to Saintes?

The distance between Exeter and Saintes is 1246 km.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Saintes without a car is to train which takes 11h 16m and costs €200 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 11h 16m to get from Exeter to Saintes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Saintes bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Exeter to Saintes train from?

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

Train or bus from Exeter to Saintes?

The best way to get from Exeter to Saintes is to train which takes 11h 16m and costs €200 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €240 and takes 22h 32m.

Where does the Exeter to Saintes bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Exeter and Saintes?

Saintes is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 4:53 AM in Exeter and 5:53 AM in Saintes.

Where does the Exeter to Saintes train arrive?

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Saintes?

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Exeter to Saintes - 11 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Exeter to Saintes by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, train, 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 Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to AngoulemeTgv
4. Take the train from Angouleme to SaintesTer
11h 16m
€206–639
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 Saintes
22h 32m
€56–232
Drive, car ferry
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 Saintes
12h 38m
€126–346
Train, bus
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 bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Saintes
14h 25m
€179–535
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Saintes
11h 58m
Bus via Cfa
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals501 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Saintes
23h 17m
€60–212
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)BRS - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintes
8h 22m
€100–253
Fly Exeter to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)EXT - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintes
9h 55m
€198–469
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac 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 Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LGW - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintes
10h 36m
€127–388
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)CWL - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintes
13h 3m
€143–443
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 Saintes
11h 21m
€129–410

Exeter to Saintes by bus

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22h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,245.8 km
Duration: 11h 16m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Saintes 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, and Angouleme in around 11h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Saintes via London Victoria, Paris, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 22h 32m.

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