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Trip Overview

The average train between Rennes and Portsmouth takes 7h 54m and the fastest train takes 6h 38m. The train service runs several times per day 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 54m
Duration
580 mi
Distance
£263
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
£214–374

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 10:35 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 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 29m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 58m • 4 changes

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

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 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 Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 57m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 57m • 4 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 57m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 5m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 33m • 4 changes

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

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway8h 19m • 4 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 19m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 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 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

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 580.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

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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