The average train between Chelmsford and Rennes takes 6h 14m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Chelmsford to Rennes. 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 every 2 hours between Chelmsford and Rennes. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 7:11 PM which arrives into Rennes at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Rennes station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
Chelmsford to Rennes train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Rennes train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Rennes station.
Book your Chelmsford to Rennes train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Chelmsford and Rennes is 431.1 km. The road distance is 863 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Rennes via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, 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 5h 40m.