The average train between Bournemouth and Rennes takes 8h 55m and the fastest train takes 7h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Bournemouth 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 3 hours between Bournemouth and Rennes. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Rennes at 2:25 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 8h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Rennes station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
Bournemouth to Rennes train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Rennes train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Rennes station.
Book your Bournemouth to Rennes train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Bournemouth and Rennes is 290.4 km. The road distance is 990 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth 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 41m.