Rennes to Exeter Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Rennes and Exeter takes 8h 47m and the fastest train takes 7h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Rennes to Exeter. 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 47m
Duration: 680 mi
Distance: £331
Average price: Every 2 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 Exeter St Davidstrain

7h 41m

£268–463

Rennes to Exeter train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Rennes and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rennes is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Exeter at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 8h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

9:35 PM → 11:13 AM
Arrives next day
14h 38m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:33 AM → 1:07 PM
8h 34m • 4 changes
6:35 AM → 1:13 PM
7h 38m • 4 changes
7:35 AM → 2:00 PM
7h 25m • 4 changes
8:35 AM → 3:11 PM
7h 36m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:33 AM → 1:07 PM
8h 34m • 4 changes
6:35 AM → 1:13 PM
7h 38m • 4 changes
7:35 AM → 2:00 PM
7h 25m • 4 changes
8:35 AM → 3:11 PM
7h 36m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:33 AM → 1:07 PM
8h 34m • 4 changes
6:35 AM → 1:13 PM
7h 38m • 4 changes
7:35 AM → 2:00 PM
7h 25m • 4 changes
8:35 AM → 3:11 PM
7h 36m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:33 AM → 1:07 PM
8h 34m • 4 changes
6:35 AM → 1:13 PM
7h 38m • 4 changes
7:35 AM → 2:00 PM
7h 25m • 4 changes
8:35 AM → 3:11 PM
7h 36m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:35 AM → 2:09 PM
7h 34m • 4 changes
9:35 AM → 4:12 PM
7h 37m • 4 changes
11:35 AM → 6:15 PM
7h 40m • 4 changes
12:27 PM → 7:11 PM
7h 44m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:48 AM → 2:59 PM
8h 11m • 4 changes
9:55 AM → 4:10 PM
7h 15m • 4 changes
11:35 AM → 7:02 PM
8h 27m • 4 changes
12:50 PM → 7:13 PM
7h 23m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rennes to Exeter? 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 Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Rennes to Exeter St Davids 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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