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Trip Overview

The average train between Rennes and Portsmouth takes 7h 46m and the fastest train takes 6h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Rennes to Portsmouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 46m
Duration
580 mi
Distance
£264
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 Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
6h 58m
£214–383

Rennes to Portsmouth train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Rennes and Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 7h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway16h 9m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 25m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 9m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 9m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 9m • 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)South Western Railway7h 25m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 9m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 9m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 9m • 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)South Western Railway7h 25m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 9m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 9m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 9m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 25m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 9m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 9m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 9m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rennes to Portsmouth? 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.

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  • Distance: 580.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

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

You can take a train from Rennes to Portsmouth & Southsea 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 6h 58m.

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