The average train between Rennes and Exeter takes 8h 53m and the fastest train takes 7h 10m. 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Rennes and Exeter. 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 Exeter at 12:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 8h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Rennes to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Rennes station and arriving at Exeter station via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
Rennes to Exeter train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rennes station.
Rennes to Exeter train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Rennes to Exeter train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), RATP Metro and 4 other operators.
The distance between Rennes and Exeter is 319.8 km. The road distance is 1,094 km.
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 43m.