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 £55 - £130 and takes 20h 28m.

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 13m and costs £95 - £240.

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 St-Pierre and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles, Paris, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 28m.

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 50m.

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 50m and costs £150 - £500.

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles 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 50m and costs £150 - £500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 20h 28m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £240 and takes 7h 13m.

Where does the Nantes to Exeter bus arrive?

Nantes to Exeter bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Nantes and Exeter?

Exeter is 1h behind Nantes. It is currently 10:24 PM in Nantes and 9:24 PM 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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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Nantes to Exeter by train (TGV, Eurostar), 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 Nantes to Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
8h 50m
£157–502
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Paris to Calais700
3. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Street
20h 28m
£55–122
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Nantes to St Malo Ferry Port
2. Take the car ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Poole
3. Drive from Poole to Exeter
10h 24m
£78–108
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Nantes to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Exeter
10h 8m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Nantes to RennesTer
2. Take the train from Rennes to MorlaixTgv
3. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Plymouth
4. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
13h 18m
£114–498
Fly to Exeter
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Exeter (EXT)NTE - EXT
7h 13m
£98–235
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Bristol Airport (BRS)NTE - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
7h 46m
£73–186
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)NTE - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
3. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davids
7h 46m
£89–291
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to London Stansted Airport (STN)NTE - STN
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
7h 41m
£105–330
Fly to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)NTE - CWL
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
11h 4m
£104–265

Nantes to Exeter by train, foot, and subway

110Weekly Services

8h 50mAverage Duration

£157Cheapest Price

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Distance: 698 mi
Duration: 8h 50m

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 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St-Pierre to Bampfylde Street via Haluchère - Batignolles, Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Calais, and London Victoria in around 20h 28m.

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