The average train between Exeter and Besançon takes 13h 3m 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.
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 5:40 PM which arrives into Besançon at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 13h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Besançon station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.
Exeter to Besançon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Besançon train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
Book your Exeter to Besançon train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Exeter and Besançon is 795.7 km. The road distance is 1,113 km.
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 8h 58m.