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Exeter to Besançon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Besançon takes 10h 49m and the fastest train takes 8h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter to Besançon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 49m
Duration
1,113 km
Distance
€405
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Exeter to Besançon train times

Trains run twice daily between Exeter and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 7:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Besançon at 5:26 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 10h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 34m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 42m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui15h 4m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 34m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 42m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui15h 4m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 34m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 42m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui19h 34m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 53m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui9h 18m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui14h 39m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 34m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 42m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui15h 4m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 34m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h 42m • 4 changes

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  • Distance: 1,112.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 49m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Besancon Viotte via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 29m.

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