The average train between Portsmouth and Rennes takes 8h 5m and the fastest train takes 6h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Rennes. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Rennes at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 8h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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7h 58m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Rennes? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Rennes station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
Portsmouth to Rennes train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Rennes train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Rennes station.
Book your Portsmouth to Rennes train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Rennes is 301.7 km. The road distance is 934 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Rennes via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 55m.