The average train between Chester and Rennes takes 9h 5m and the fastest train takes 6h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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 twice daily between Chester and Rennes. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 5:31 PM which arrives into Rennes at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 9h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



8h 58m • 3 changes



8h 53m • 3 changes



8h 46m • 3 changes



8h 53m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Rennes station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
Chester to Rennes train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Rennes train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Rennes station.
Book your Chester to Rennes train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Chester and Rennes is 571.2 km. The road distance is 1,099 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Rennes via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 44m.