The average train between Exeter and Arcachon takes 18h 40m and the fastest train takes 11h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter to Arcachon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Exeter and Arcachon. The earliest departure is at 10:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 5:17 PM which arrives into Arcachon at 5:55 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 18h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Arcachon. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Arcachon station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 40m.
Exeter to Arcachon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Arcachon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Arcachon station.
Book your Exeter to Arcachon train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Exeter and Arcachon is 696.7 km. The road distance is 1,417 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Arcachon via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Massy Tgv, and Bordeaux St Jean in around 11h 11m.