The average train between Derby and Rennes takes 8h 32m and the fastest train takes 6h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Derby 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 5 times a day between Derby and Rennes. The earliest departure is at 4:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Rennes at 2:25 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 8h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Rennes station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
Derby to Rennes train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Rennes train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Rennes station.
Book your Derby to Rennes train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Derby and Rennes is 535.1 km. The road distance is 1,017 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Rennes via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 4m.