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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Tours is to bus via Paris which costs €35 - €220 and takes 18h 22m.

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 €100 - €330.

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 and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 22m.

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 51m.

How far is it from Exeter to Tours?

The distance between Exeter and Tours is 959 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 51m and costs €170 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m 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 FlixBus, 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 51m and costs €170 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €35 - €220 and takes 18h 22m.

Where does the Exeter to Tours bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Exeter and Tours?

Tours is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 1:01 AM in Exeter and 2:01 AM 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?

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

There are 8 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 Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Pierre Des CorpsTgv
7h 51m
€171–545
Bus via Paris
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 - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station
18h 22m
€37–213
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
3. Drive from Caen to Tours
11h 3m
€96–391
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Tours
10h 4m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals501 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Tours Parking Peupliers
21h 15m
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 Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to St Pierre Des Corps
7h 30m
€104–328
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 Massy Tgv to St Pierre Des Corps
9h 6m
€152–525
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 Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
10h 21m
€121–511

Exeter to Tours by train, subway, and foot

118Weekly Services

7h 51mAverage Duration

€171Cheapest Price

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Distance: 958.8 km
Duration: 7h 51m

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 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Tours - Édouard Vaillant Bus Station via London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 18h 22m.

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