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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Rennes takes 8h 53m and the fastest train takes 7h 5m. 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 53m
Duration
1,049 km
Distance
€360
Average price
Every 3 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 5m
€298–504

Cardiff to Rennes train times

Trains run every 3 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 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 51m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)13h 57m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui13h 5m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 18m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 33m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 35m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 8m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 11m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 35m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 6m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 7m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 5m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 5m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 7m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 5m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 18m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 33m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 35m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 39m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui8h 18m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 33m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroTGV inOui7h 35m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarRATP MetroSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 39m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Rennes? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,048.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 53m

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 5m.

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