What is the cheapest way to get from Brest to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from Brest to Exeter is to drive and car ferry which costs £45 - £360 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Brest to Exeter is to drive and car ferry which takes 8h and costs £45 - £360.

Is there a direct train between Brest and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Brest to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Brest 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 9h 52m.

How far is it from Brest to Exeter?

The distance between Brest and Exeter is 202 miles.

How do I travel from Brest to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from Brest to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 9h 52m and costs £270 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Brest to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brest to Exeter train from?

Brest to Exeter train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brest station.

What is the time difference between Brest and Exeter?

Exeter is 1h behind Brest. It is currently 4:27 PM in Brest and 3:27 PM in Exeter.

Where does the Brest to Exeter train arrive?

Brest to Exeter train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

How do I get a train ticket from Brest to Exeter?

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

There are 1529+ hotels available in Exeter.

Brest to Exeter - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Brest to Exeter by car, car ferry, train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, or car train

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Drive, car ferry
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1. Drive from Brest to Port de Roscoffcar
2. Take the carferry from Port de Roscoff to Plymouthcarferry
3. Drive from Plymouth to Exetercar
8h
£49–359
Train
1. Take the train from Brest to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
9h 52m
£272–515
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brest to Lillebus
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus 501 / ...
21h 18m
£142–308
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Brest to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Exetercar
11h 33m
£266–338

Brest to Exeter by train, foot, and subway

105Weekly Services

9h 52mAverage Duration

£272Cheapest Price

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Distance: 201.2 mi
Duration: 8h

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

You can take a train from Brest to Exeter St Davids via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 9h 52m.

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