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The average train between Rennes and Exeter takes 8h 49m and the fastest train takes 7h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Rennes to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 49m
Duration
680 mi
Distance
£319
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Rennes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train train Tgv
  2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
7h 45m
£257–443

Rennes to Exeter train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Rennes and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rennes is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Exeter at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 8h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 36m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 55m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)9h 41m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 38m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 34m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 38m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 25m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 36m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 34m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 38m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 25m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 36m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 34m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 38m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 25m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 36m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)8h 34m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 38m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 25m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)7h 36m • 4 changes
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  • Distance: 679.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 49m

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

You can take a train from Rennes 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 7h 45m.

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