There are 11 ways to get from Plymouth to Chartres by train (Eurostar), ferry, train, bus, car, car ferry, car train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain Ter
8h 15m€283–491Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 504 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group to Chartres Gare Rue Nicolebus
19h 25m€89–144Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Plymouth to Saint-Maloferry
- Take the train from St Malo to Rennestrain Ter
- Take the train from Rennes to Chartrestrain
18h 13m€126–171Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Plymouth to Poolecar
- Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
- Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Chartrescar
11h 16m€110–505Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Plymouth to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Chartrescar
8h 48m€269–334Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
8h 18m€146–338Train to Exeter, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane EXT - CDG
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
9h 53m€208–391Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BHX - CDG
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
9h 34m€196–425Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
9h 14m€236–571Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Take the train from Plymouth to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LGW - CDG
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
10h 18m€201–469Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
- Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane BHX - BVA
- Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Paris Porte Maillotbus
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Chartrestrain
10h 29m€172–405
Plymouth to Chartres by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Chartres is to bus which costs €85 - €150 and takes 19h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Chartres is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs €280 - €500.
No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Chartres Gare Rue Nicole via London Victoria and Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Chartres. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Chartres via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Plymouth and Chartres is 908 km.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Chartres without a car is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs €280 - €500.
It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Plymouth to Chartres, including transfers.
Plymouth to Chartres bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Plymouth to Chartres train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Chartres is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs €280 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €150 and takes 19h 25m.
What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France?
You can take a train from Plymouth to Chartres via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Chartres Gare Rue Nicole via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Quai de la Gare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris-Montp Pt Rencontre Group in around 19h 25m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–170
Flights from Exeter to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €160–430
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–190
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–190
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €110–200
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €110–200
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95–170
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Ferry from Plymouth to Saint-Malo
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €61
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €31–380
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Plymouth to Chartres bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Chartres is 1h ahead of Plymouth. It is currently 6:02 PM in Plymouth and 7:02 PM in Chartres.
Plymouth to Chartres train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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