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 £65 - £180 and takes 20h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nantes to Exeter is to fly and train which takes 7h 38m and costs £110 - £290.

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 - Multimodal Interchange Hub and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 20m.

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 £250 - £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 - Multimodal Interchange Hub 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 £250 - £500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £180 and takes 20h 20m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £290 and takes 9h 3m.

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 4:29 AM in Nantes and 3:29 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?

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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 50m
£250–493
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
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 / ...
20h 20m
£66–171
Bus, car ferry, train via Weymouth
1. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Saint-Malobus
2. Take the car ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Poolecarferry
3. Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
4. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter Centraltrain
16h 16m
£76–270
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
£76–417
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Saint-Malobus
2. Take the car ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
3. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Salisburytrain
4. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter Centraltrain
16h 39m
£103–237
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
9h 3m
£68–285
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
8h 1m
£88–239
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 38m
£113–286
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 39m
£132–333

Nantes to Exeter by train, foot, and subway

118Weekly Services

8h 50mAverage Duration

£250Cheapest Price

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Distance: 698.1 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 Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Bampfylde Street via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and London Victoria in around 20h 20m.

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