The average train between Rennes and Bournemouth takes 8h 7m and the fastest train takes 6h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Rennes to Bournemouth. 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 Rennes and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rennes is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 11:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 8h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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7h 27m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Rennes to Bournemouth? 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 Rennes to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Rennes station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
Rennes to Bournemouth train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rennes station.
Rennes to Bournemouth train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Rennes to Bournemouth train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and 4 other operators.
The distance between Rennes and Bournemouth is 290.4 km. The road distance is 989 km.
You can take a train from Rennes to Bournemouth via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 7h 49m.