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Cardiff to Rennes trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Rennes takes 8h 33m and the fastest train takes 6h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.

8h 33m
Duration
1,049 km
Distance
€361
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Rennestrain train Tgv
7h 28m
€282–538

Cardiff to Rennes train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cardiff and Rennes. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Rennes at 11:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,048.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Rennes, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central 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 28m.

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