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How to get fromVannes to Channel Islandsby train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Vannes to Channel Islands by train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Vannes to Rennestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Rennes to Granvilletrain train Ter
    3. Take the ferry from Granville to Jersey St Helierferry ferry
    6h 35m
    $66–181

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vannes to Rennes - Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rennes to Granvillebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Granville to Jersey St Helierferry ferry
    7h 25m
    $45–141

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Vannes to St Malo Ferry Portcar car
    2. Take the ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Chauseyferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Chausey to Granvilleferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Granville to Jersey St Helierferry ferry
    7h 31m
    $81–172

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Vannes to Rennestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Rennes to St Malotrain train Ter
    3. Take the carferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry car ferry
    8h 6m
    $103–260

  5. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Vannes to Rennestrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Rennes-Gare Routiere to Cherbourg-Garebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Alderneyferry ferry
    8h 29m
    $107–155

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  • Distance: 322.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Vannes, France and Channel Islands, Guernsey?

There is no direct connection from Vannes to Channel Islands. However, you can take the train to Rennes, take the train to Granville, walk to Gare, take the line 2 bus to Centre-Ville, walk to Granville, then take the ferry to Jersey St Helier. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vannes to Jersey St Helier via Rennes - Bus Station, Rennes, Gare, Centre-Ville, and Granville in around 7h 25m.

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