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Trip Overview

The average train between Rennes and Preston takes 9h 12m and the fastest train takes 7h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Rennes to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 12m
Duration
713 mi
Distance
£302
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Rennes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train train Tgv
  2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train
7h 31m
£230–431

Rennes to Preston train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Rennes and Preston. 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 Preston at 11:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and take an average of 9h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 3m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 3m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 3m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 5m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 3m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 3m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 5m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 3m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 3m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 5m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 3m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 3m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 5m • 3 changes

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    Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)RATP MetroEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 3m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 3m • 3 changes

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    TGV inOuiRATP MetroEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 3m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rennes to Preston? 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.

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  • Distance: 713 mi
  • Duration: 9h 12m

What companies run services between Rennes, France and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Rennes to Preston via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 7h 31m.

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