Rennes to Portsmouth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Rennes and Portsmouth takes 7h 53m 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 53m
Duration: 580 mi
Distance: £275
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Rennes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain

7h 18m

£224–388

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 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:35 AM → 1:32 PM
6h 57m • 4 changes
9:35 AM → 3:33 PM
6h 58m • 4 changes
11:35 AM → 5:32 PM
6h 57m • 4 changes
12:27 PM → 6:32 PM
7h 5m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:48 AM → 2:00 PM
7h 12m • 4 changes
9:55 AM → 3:54 PM
6h 59m • 4 changes
11:35 AM → 6:00 PM
7h 25m • 4 changes
12:50 PM → 6:54 PM
7h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:33 AM → 11:58 AM
7h 25m • 4 changes
6:35 AM → 12:44 PM
7h 9m • 4 changes
7:35 AM → 1:44 PM
7h 9m • 4 changes
8:35 AM → 2:44 PM
7h 9m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:33 AM → 11:58 AM
7h 25m • 4 changes
6:35 AM → 12:44 PM
7h 9m • 4 changes
7:35 AM → 1:44 PM
7h 9m • 4 changes
8:35 AM → 2:44 PM
7h 9m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:33 AM → 11:58 AM
7h 25m • 4 changes
6:35 AM → 12:44 PM
7h 9m • 4 changes
7:35 AM → 1:44 PM
7h 9m • 4 changes
8:35 AM → 2:44 PM
7h 9m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:33 AM → 11:58 AM
7h 25m • 4 changes
6:35 AM → 12:44 PM
7h 9m • 4 changes
7:35 AM → 1:44 PM
7h 9m • 4 changes
8:35 AM → 2:44 PM
7h 9m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:33 AM → 11:58 AM
7h 25m • 4 changes
6:35 AM → 12:44 PM
7h 9m • 4 changes
7:35 AM → 1:44 PM
7h 9m • 4 changes
8:35 AM → 2:44 PM
7h 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.

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 7h 18m.

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