The average train between Rennes and Cardiff takes 8h 45m and the fastest train takes 7h 11m. 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Rennes and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rennes is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:34 PM. 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.




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No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Rennes station and arriving at Cardiff station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
Rennes to Cardiff train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rennes station.
Rennes to Cardiff train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Rennes to Cardiff train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and 4 other operators.
The distance between Rennes and Cardiff is 389.8 km. The road distance is 1,049 km.
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 47m.