Rennes to Cardiff Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Rennes and Cardiff takes 8h 45m and the fastest train takes 7h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Rennes to Cardiff. 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 45m
Duration: 652 mi
Distance: £315
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Rennes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain

7h 41m

£258–443

Rennes to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Rennes and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rennes is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 8h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

11:35 AM → 6:37 PM
8h 2m • 4 changes
12:50 PM → 7:11 PM
7h 21m • 4 changes
1:35 PM → 8:14 PM
7h 39m • 4 changes
3:35 PM → 10:37 PM
8h 2m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:35 AM → 2:17 PM
7h 42m • 4 changes
9:35 AM → 4:36 PM
8h 1m • 4 changes
11:35 AM → 6:10 PM
7h 35m • 4 changes
12:27 PM → 7:10 PM
7h 43m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:48 AM → 2:33 PM
7h 45m • 4 changes
9:55 AM → 4:12 PM
7h 17m • 4 changes
11:35 AM → 6:34 PM
7h 59m • 4 changes
12:50 PM → 7:35 PM
7h 45m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:33 AM → 12:37 PM
8h 4m • 4 changes
6:35 AM → 1:16 PM
7h 41m • 4 changes
7:35 AM → 2:08 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
8:35 AM → 3:08 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:33 AM → 12:37 PM
8h 4m • 4 changes
6:35 AM → 1:16 PM
7h 41m • 4 changes
7:35 AM → 2:08 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
8:35 AM → 3:08 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:33 AM → 12:37 PM
8h 4m • 4 changes
6:35 AM → 1:16 PM
7h 41m • 4 changes
7:35 AM → 2:08 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
8:35 AM → 3:08 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:33 AM → 12:37 PM
8h 4m • 4 changes
6:35 AM → 1:16 PM
7h 41m • 4 changes
7:35 AM → 2:08 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
8:35 AM → 3:08 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rennes to Cardiff? 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.

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

You can take a train from Rennes to Cardiff Central via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 41m.

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