There are 13 ways to get from Exeter to Valence by train (TGV), train, bus, car, car ferry, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), or car train
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Lille Europetrain
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
9h 44m€252–529Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 504 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Valence - Central Bus Stationbus
22h 51m€111–250Train, bus
- Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Valencebus 710
22h 37m€158–320Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Exeter to Poolecar
- Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
- Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Valencecar
15h 20m€187–622Fly Exeter to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane EXT - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Valence Villetrain
8h 23m€152–293Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
10h 11m€304–589Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Exeter to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Valencecar
12h 42m€334–424Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LHR - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Valence Villetrain
7h 36m€196–506Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LGW - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Valence Villetrain
8h 43m€168–391Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRS - GVA
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain
9h 35m€136–343Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Alpes–Isère Airport, train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Alpes–Isère Airport (GNB)plane BRS - GNB
- Take the train from Grenoble to Valence Villetrain
7h 56m€116–346Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LHR - MRS
- Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain
9h€241–561Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BRS - MRS
- Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain
8h 14m€140–341
Exeter to Valence by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Valence is to bus which costs €110 - €250 and takes 22h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Valence is to train and fly which takes 7h 36m and costs €190 - €550.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Valence station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Valence - Central Bus Station via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Valence. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Valence Ville via Paddington, London St. Pancras Int., Lille Europe and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
The distance between Exeter and Valence is 1304 km.
The best way to get from Exeter to Valence without a car is to train via London which takes 9h 44m and costs €250 - €550.
It takes approximately 9h 44m to get from Exeter to Valence, including transfers.
Exeter to Valence bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Valence train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Valence is to train via London which takes 9h 44m and costs €250 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €250 and takes 22h 51m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Valence, France?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Valence Ville via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Lille Europe, and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud in around 9h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Valence - Central Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 22h 51m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–250
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–310
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–250
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–170
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–170
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–170
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–170
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Valence
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Valence - Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–380
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Single Ticket
- €55–95
- Car Single Ticket
- €140–380
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Valence bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Valence is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 4:33 PM in Exeter and 5:33 PM in Valence.
Exeter to Valence train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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