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

The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Exeter is to drive and car ferry which costs £80 - £420 and takes 10h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nantes to Exeter is to fly and train which takes 7h 39m and costs £120 - £360.

Is there a direct train between Nantes and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Nantes 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 8h 24m.

How far is it from Nantes to Exeter?

The distance between Nantes and Exeter is 702 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nantes to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs £240 - £460.

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

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Nantes to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Exeter train from?

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

Train or fly from Nantes to Exeter?

The best way to get from Nantes to Exeter is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs £240 - £460. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £75 - £230 and takes 8h 46m.

What is the time difference between Nantes and Exeter?

Exeter is 1h behind Nantes. It is currently 2:35 AM in Nantes and 1:35 AM in Exeter.

Where does the Nantes to Exeter train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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Nantes to Exeter - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car ferry, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Nantes to Exeter by train (TGV, Eurostar), train, ferry, bus, car ferry, car, car train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nantes 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
8h 24m
£242–455
Fly to Exeter
cheapest
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Exeter (EXT)plane NTE - EXT
8h 46m
£78–224
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Rennes to Morlaixtrain Tgv
3. Take the ferry from Roscoff to Plymouthferry
4. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
14h 20m
£102–204
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Saint-Malobus
2. Take the carferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Poolecarferry
3. Take the train from Poole to Weymouthtrain
4. Take the train from Axminster to Exeter Centraltrain
16h 6m
£84–281
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Nantes to Port of Cherbourgcar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry
3. Drive from Poole to Exetercar
10h 5m
£81–417
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Nantes to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Exetercar
10h 14m
£250–315
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NTE - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
8h 1m
£108–229
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane NTE - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 45m
£124–306
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NTE - STN
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 39m
£126–357
Fly to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane NTE - CWL
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
10h 3m
£142–420

Nantes to Exeter by train, foot, and subway

175Weekly Services

8h 24mAverage Duration

£242Cheapest Price

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Distance: 697.7 mi
Duration: 8h 24m

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

You can take a train from Nantes 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 8h 24m. Alternatively, KLM, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Exeter (EXT) 3 times a day.

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