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

The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Exeter is to bus which costs £40 - £140 and takes 21h.

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

The fastest way to get from Nantes to Exeter is to fly which takes 7h 15m and costs £150 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Nantes and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Nantes to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h.

Is there a direct train between Nantes and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Nord, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

How far is it from Nantes to Exeter?

The distance between Nantes and Exeter is 702 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nantes to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs £140 - £420.

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

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Nantes to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Exeter bus from?

Nantes to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nantes station.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Exeter train from?

Nantes to Exeter train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.

Train, bus or fly from Nantes to Exeter?

The best way to get from Nantes to Exeter is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs £140 - £420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £140 and takes 21h, you could also fly, which costs £150 - £320 and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the Nantes to Exeter bus arrive?

Nantes to Exeter bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

What is the time difference between Nantes and Exeter?

Exeter is 1h behind Nantes. It is currently 6:49 AM in Nantes and 5:49 AM in Exeter.

Where does the Nantes to Exeter train arrive?

Nantes to Exeter train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 station.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Exeter?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Nantes to Exeter by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car ferry, train, car, 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 Nantes to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2train
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
8h 46m
£146–415
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nantes to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 774 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
21h
£42–137
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Nantes to Saint-Malobus
2. Take the car ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain
16h 47m
£63–168
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Nantes to Port of Cherbourgcar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry
3. Drive from Poole to Exetercar
10h 3m
£81–181
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Nantes to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Exetercar
10h 14m
Fly to Exeter
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Exeter (EXT)plane NTE - EXT
7h 15m
£153–315
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NTE - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 41m
£63–196
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane NTE - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 44m
£89–311
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NTE - STN
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 40m
£116–296
Fly to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane NTE - CWL
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
10h 53m
£83–287

Nantes to Exeter by train, foot, and subway

112Weekly Services

8h 46mAverage Duration

£146Cheapest Price

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Distance: 698.1 mi
Duration: 8h 46m

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

You can take a train from Nantes to Exeter St Davids via Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nantes to Bampfylde Street via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria in around 21h.

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