What is the cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Rennes?

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Rennes is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 16h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Rennes?

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Rennes is to train and fly which takes 5h 29m and costs €95 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Rennes?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Rennes station. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Rennes - Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Rennes?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Rennes. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Rennes via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Rennes?

The distance between Basingstoke and Rennes is 893 km.

How do I travel from Basingstoke to Rennes without a car?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Rennes without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs €230 - €450.

How long does it take to get from Basingstoke to Rennes?

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Basingstoke to Rennes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Rennes bus from?

Basingstoke to Rennes bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Rennes train from?

Basingstoke to Rennes train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.

Train, bus or fly from Basingstoke to Rennes?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Rennes is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs €230 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 16h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €210 - €900 and takes 8h 12m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Rennes bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Rennes bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Basingstoke and Rennes?

Rennes is 1h ahead of Basingstoke. It is currently 12:02 PM in Basingstoke and 1:02 PM in Rennes.

Where does the Basingstoke to Rennes train arrive?

Basingstoke to Rennes train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

How do I get a train ticket from Basingstoke to Rennes?

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Where can I stay near Rennes?

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Basingstoke to Rennes - 10 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Basingstoke to Rennes by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car ferry, bus, car train, train, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Rennestrain Tgv
7h 2m
€238–441
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus
16h 40m
€67–129
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Rennescar
8h 51m
€77–271
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rennescar
7h 19m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry
3. Take the train from St Malo to Rennestrain Ter
12h 17m
€85–188
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LHR - RNS
8h 12m
€213–877
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane SOU - RNS
6h 47m
€125–681
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LGW - RNS
5h 29m
€97–346
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Jersey Airport, ferry, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Jersey Airport (JER)plane SOU - JER
3. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granvilleferry
4. Take the train from Granville to Pontchailloutrain
8h 20m
€142–394
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LGW - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain
7h 49m
€106–291

Basingstoke to Rennes by train, subway, and foot

113Weekly Services

7h 2mAverage Duration

€238Cheapest Price

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Distance: 892.8 km
Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Rennes via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Rennes - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 16h 40m.

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