There are 11 ways to get from Chelmsford to Rennes by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, ferry, car, car train, car ferry, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Rennestrain Tgv
6h 19m€205–385Fly London Stansted Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane STN - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain
7h 9m€62–245Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus A8 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus
18h 37m€76–140Train, bus, ferry
- Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to International Port Coach Stopbus 030
- Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Saint-Maloferry
- Take the train from St Malo to Rennestrain Ter
19h 2m€112–219Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Chelmsford to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rennescar
6h 50m€239–288Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Chelmsford to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Rennescar
8h 13m€127–220Train to London City Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
- Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LCY - RNS
6h 58m€148–780Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
- Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain
- Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LGW - RNS
5h 11m€90–343Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
- Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LHR - RNS
8h 22m€255–546Fly London Southend Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
- Fly from London Southend Airport (SEN) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane SEN - RNS
23h 46m€117–530Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
- Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain
- Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
- Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain
7h 33m€102–273
Chelmsford to Rennes by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Rennes is to bus which costs €75 - €140 and takes 18h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Rennes is to train and fly which takes 5h 11m and costs €90 - €350.
No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Rennes station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Rennes - Bus Station via Coach Station, London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Rennes via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Chelmsford and Rennes is 863 km.
The best way to get from Chelmsford to Rennes without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs €200 - €390.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Chelmsford to Rennes, including transfers.
Chelmsford to Rennes bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Chelmsford to Rennes train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
The best way to get from Chelmsford to Rennes is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs €200 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 18h 37m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €550 and takes 23h 46m.
What companies run services between Chelmsford, England and Rennes, France?
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Rennes via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Station via Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 18h 37m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London City Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €130–750
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–600
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €130–550
Flights from London Southend Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–650
Flights from London Southend Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 27m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €85–550
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–22
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to International Port Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–40
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Ferry from Portsmouth to Saint-Malo
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Chelmsford to Rennes bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Rennes is 1h ahead of Chelmsford. It is currently 12:26 AM in Chelmsford and 1:26 AM in Rennes.
Chelmsford to Rennes train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.
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