The average train between Exeter and Rennes takes 10h 20m and the fastest train takes 7h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter 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 4 times a day between Exeter and Rennes. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Rennes at 2:25 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 10h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Rennes station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
Exeter to Rennes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Rennes train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Rennes station.
Book your Exeter to Rennes train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Exeter and Rennes is 319.8 km. The road distance is 1,094 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids 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 49m.