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 - £120 and takes 18h 1m.

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 20m and costs £90 - £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, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 1m.

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 49m.

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 49m and costs £140 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 49m 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 49m and costs £140 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £120 and takes 18h 1m, you could also fly, which costs £90 - £320 and takes 7h 20m.

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 8:45 PM in Nantes and 7:45 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Nantes to Exeter?

Book your Nantes to Exeter bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Exeter?

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Nantes to Exeter - 9 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Nantes to Exeter by train (TGV, Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, car train, plane, or train

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 49m
£148–504
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nantes to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)774 / ...
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 Street501 / ...
18h 1m
£55–119
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Nantes to Port de Roscoff
2. Take the car ferry from Port de Roscoff to Plymouth
3. Drive from Plymouth to Exeter
10h 51m
£110–162
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
Fly to Exeter
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Exeter (EXT)NTE - EXT
7h 20m
£93–315
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 49m
£68–196
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 43m
£92–306
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
£116–296
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
10h 48m
£100–267

Nantes to Exeter by train, foot, and subway

110Weekly Services

8h 49mAverage Duration

£148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 698.1 mi
Duration: 8h 49m

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 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nantes to Bampfylde Street via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris, Calais, and London Victoria in around 18h 1m.

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