Rennes to Southampton Trains

Rennes to Southampton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rennes and Southampton takes 7h 40m and the fastest train takes 6h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Rennes to Southampton. 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 40m
Duration: 586 mi
Distance: £279
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 Southampton Centraltrain

6h 48m

£226–383

Rennes to Southampton train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Rennes and Southampton. 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 Southampton at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 7h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:54 PM → 11:22 PM
6h 28m • 4 changes
9:35 PM → 10:21 AM
Arrives next day
13h 46m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:33 AM → 11:49 AM
7h 16m • 4 changes
6:35 AM → 12:21 PM
6h 46m • 4 changes
7:35 AM → 1:21 PM
6h 46m • 4 changes
8:35 AM → 2:21 PM
6h 46m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:35 AM → 2:21 PM
7h 46m • 4 changes
9:35 AM → 4:21 PM
7h 46m • 4 changes
11:35 AM → 5:21 PM
6h 46m • 4 changes
12:27 PM → 6:21 PM
6h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:48 AM → 2:31 PM
7h 43m • 4 changes
9:55 AM → 3:31 PM
6h 36m • 4 changes
12:50 PM → 6:34 PM
6h 44m • 4 changes
1:35 PM → 8:34 PM
7h 59m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:33 AM → 11:49 AM
7h 16m • 4 changes
6:35 AM → 12:21 PM
6h 46m • 4 changes
7:35 AM → 1:21 PM
6h 46m • 4 changes
8:35 AM → 2:21 PM
6h 46m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:33 AM → 11:49 AM
7h 16m • 4 changes
6:35 AM → 12:21 PM
6h 46m • 4 changes
7:35 AM → 1:21 PM
6h 46m • 4 changes
8:35 AM → 2:21 PM
6h 46m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rennes to Southampton? 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 Southampton, England?

You can take a train from Rennes to Southampton Central 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 48m.

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