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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Tours is to bus which costs €75 - €160 and takes 17h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Tours is to train and fly which takes 7h 30m and costs €95 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Tours?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Tours station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Tours?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Tours. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at St Pierre Des Corps via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

How far is it from Exeter to Tours?

The distance between Exeter and Tours is 958 km.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Tours without a car is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs €170 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Exeter to Tours, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Tours bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Exeter to Tours train from?

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

Train or bus from Exeter to Tours?

The best way to get from Exeter to Tours is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs €170 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €160 and takes 17h 45m.

Where does the Exeter to Tours bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Exeter and Tours?

Tours is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 12:23 PM in Exeter and 1:23 PM in Tours.

Where does the Exeter to Tours train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Tours?

There are 1368+ hotels available in Tours.

Exeter to Tours - 7 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Exeter to Tours 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 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des Corpstrain Tgv
7h 46m
€171–485
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 - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Stationbus
17h 45m
€78–158
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Portsmouth International Portcar
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry
3. Drive from Caen to Tourscar
11h 6m
€96–391
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Tourscar
10h 9m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Tours Parking Peupliersbus
20h 11m
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
7h 30m
€97–358
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Orly 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 Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LGW - ORY
4. Take the train from Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
9h 13m
€164–648

Exeter to Tours by train, subway, and foot

118Weekly Services

7h 46mAverage Duration

€171Cheapest Price

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Distance: 958.4 km
Duration: 7h 46m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to St Pierre Des Corps via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 17h 45m.

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