The average train between Basingstoke and Rennes takes 7h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke and Rennes. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Rennes at 11:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Rennes station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
Basingstoke to Rennes train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Rennes train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Rennes station.
Book your Basingstoke to Rennes train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Basingstoke and Rennes is 352.9 km. The road distance is 893 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke 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 6h 26m.