There are 10 ways to get from Exeter to Rennes by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, bus, car train, train, ferry, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Rennestrain Tgv
7h 21m€280–516Drive, car ferry
cheapest- Drive from Exeter to Poolecar
- Take the carferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
- Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Rennescar
9h 21m€83–278Bus
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 504 / ...
- 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
20h 9m€103–219Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Exeter to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rennescar
9h 30m€284–354Train, ferry
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
- Take the ferry from Plymouth to Saint-Maloferry
- Take the train from St Malo to Rennestrain Ter
17h 33m€94–176Fly Exeter to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane EXT - RNS
22h 34m€145–375Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane BRS - RNS
7h 42m€163–478Fly Exeter to Jersey Airport, ferry, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Jersey Airport (JER)plane EXT - JER
- Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granvilleferry
- Take the train from Granville to Rennestrain
8h 15m€187–343Fly Exeter to Guernsey Airport, car ferry, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Guernsey Airport (GCI)plane EXT - GCI
- Take the carferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
- Take the train from St Malo to Rennestrain
10h 8m€165–483Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LGW - RNS
7h 24m€155–463
Exeter to Rennes by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Rennes is to train and ferry which costs €90 - €180 and takes 17h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Rennes is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs €280 - €550.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Rennes station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Rennes - Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Rennes via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Exeter and Rennes is 1094 km.
The best way to get from Exeter to Rennes without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs €280 - €550.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Exeter to Rennes, including transfers.
Exeter to Rennes bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Rennes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Rennes is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs €280 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €220 and takes 20h 9m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €380 and takes 22h 34m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Rennes, France?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Rennes via London Paddington, Paddington, 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 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Rennes - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 20h 9m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Exeter to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150–800
Flights from Bristol Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–500
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–170
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Exeter St Davids to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €70–140
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–95
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 3456 091 024
- [email protected]
- Website
- Brittany Ferries (Condor Ferries)
Car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Port
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–230
- Website
- Brittany Ferries (Condor Ferries)
Car ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to St Malo Ferry Port
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €50–160
- Website
- Brittany Ferries (Condor Ferries)
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Rennes bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Rennes is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 2:27 AM in Exeter and 3:27 AM in Rennes.
Exeter to Rennes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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