The average train between Southampton and Rennes takes 7h 58m and the fastest train takes 6h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton to Rennes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Southampton and Rennes. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Rennes at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 7h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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6h 55m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Southampton to Rennes? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Rennes station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
Southampton to Rennes train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Rennes train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Rennes station.
Book your Southampton to Rennes train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Southampton and Rennes is 311.1 km. The road distance is 943 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Rennes via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 17m.